Mets land Bichette on three-year, $126M deal with opt-outs

The New York Mets agreed to sign Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract that includes opt-outs after the first and second seasons and a $5 million incentive if he exercises an opt-out. The deal carries full no-trade protection and no deferred money, pending a physical. Bichette is expected to play third base and is one of the top free-agent bats on the market, a pivot after losing out on Kyle Tucker, with an annual value of $42 million (one of the highest in MLB history) that could influence the Mets’ infield setup and payroll for the near term.