Mets Sign Bo Bichette to 3-Year, $126M Upgrade
New York Mets sign Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract with two opt-outs and a $5 million buyout, adding a right-handed bat with a career line of .294/.337/.469 and a standout 2025 (.311/.357/.483, 18 HR, 94 RBI, 4 SB; 134 WRC+). He’ll move to third base—a position he’s rarely played—despite questions about his arm and range, with coaching support expected to help him fit. Bichette’s elite contact, hard-hit rate, and strong performance with runners in scoring position (.330/.337/.480) should bolster a Mets lineup that already features Soto and Polanco, addressing late-inning and RISP gaps from 2025. The signing follows a market pivot after missing out on Kyle Tucker and signals a roster-building focus on depth, energy, and potential untapped power.