Sports · Baseball · 8 hrs ago
Bo Bichette reportedly expected to take $42 million Mets option
Bo Bichette is expected to stay with the New York Mets by exercising his $42 million player option for 2027.
The two-time All-Star can make the decision official within five days after the World Series ends.
Bichette, an infielder, had been the subject of trade and opt-out speculation after an injury-hit season.
He hit .260 with 18 home runs and 78 runs batted in over 160 games in 2026.
Taking the option would keep him in New York rather than send him into free agency, where he could draw interest in a thin market for third basemen.
The reported choice would give Bichette and the Mets a chance to reset together next season.
The Mets are also pursuing Japanese slugger Teruaki Sato as they shape their offense for 2027.
Bo Bichette is reportedly expected to exercise his $42 million player option and remain with the New York Mets in 2027.
The New York Post’s Dan Martin was cited as the source of the report.
Bichette has five days after the World Series concludes to make his decision official.
If he opts in, he will earn $42 million in 2027.
He had an injury-marred 2026 season and hit .260 with 18 home runs and 78 RBIs in 160 games.
- Who
- Bo Bichette, infielder for the New York Mets.
- What
- He is reportedly expected to exercise his $42 million player option for 2027.
- When
- He has five days after the World Series concludes to make the decision official.
- Where
- New York, where Bichette would remain with the Mets.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Bichette hit .260 with 18 home runs and 78 RBIs in 160 games, according to Sports Illustrated.
Sports Illustrated reported that Bichette had an opt-out decision to make and could earn $42 million in 2027 if he did not use it.
Bolavip US reported that Bichette was expected to exercise the option, citing The New York Post’s Dan Martin.
Bichette will have a five-day window to make his decision official.
- Player
- Bo Bichette
- Team
- New York Mets
- Option value
- $42 million
- Option season
- 2027
- Decision window
- Five days after the World Series concludes
- 2026 batting line
- .260 average, 18 home runs, 78 RBIs in 160 games