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Mets weigh Bo Bichette's future amid disappointing 2026 season

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 9:51 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Mets weigh Bo Bichette's future amid disappointing 2026 season

Summary

The New York Mets face decisions regarding Bo Bichette as the 2026 season winds down. Bichette, a key offseason acquisition, has underperformed with a.262 batting average, 14 home runs, and 66 RBIs through 133 games. With an opt-out clause in his $126 million contract, speculation surrounds whether he will remain with the team next season. Despite a resurgence in August, hitting.292, doubts linger about his market value. Insider Mark Feinsand predicts Bichette is likely to opt in to avoid declining offers on the open market.

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Status Watch

•Bichette has struggled this season after joining from the Blue Jays.
•He can opt out of a $42 million contract for 2027.
•Bichette's recent play includes a.292 average in August.
•Mets are far from playoff contention as season closes.
•Team management is assessing free agency options for improvement.

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9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Receive Major Bo Bichette Free Agency Prediction

What they're saying

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The New York Mets entered the 2026 season with all sorts of hype around them following a strong offseason.New York had missed the playoffs in 2025, but the organization was feeling very good about their chances this time around. However, the year hasn’t gone to plan, and the Mets have been one of the more […] The post Mets Receive Major Bo Bichette Free Agency Prediction appeared first on HEAVY.
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