Bo Bichette considers opting out of Mets contract amid mixed signals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 6:20 AM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
Bo Bichette, under contract with the Mets, may consider opting out for lifestyle or competitive reasons. While speculation exists about his future, he recently stated he enjoys playing in New York and believes in the team's potential. Bichette's contract allows him to opt out after the 2027 season, and his performance in 2026 may influence his decision. Despite struggles in his first season with the Mets, he turned things around offensively in the latter half of the year.
- •Bichette signed a three-year, $120-plus million contract with opt-outs.
- •He led the American League in hits twice before his injury in 2025.
- •Despite a difficult start, he improved offensively in the second half of 2026.
- •The Mets' young core offers hope for competitiveness in the coming seasons.
- •Bichette's decision to opt out may hinge on the team's playoff chances.
- 6:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Bo Bichette could opt out for reason about New York City, but previous comments say he won’t
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