New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette will exercise his $42-million player option for the 2027 season, sources told The Athletic’s Will Sammon.
Bichette signed a three-year, $126-million deal with the Mets last January but struggled in his first season in Queens, slashing .260/.312/.390 with 18 homers, 78 RBIs, and a .709 OPS over 160 games.
The 28-year-old’s pact includes another $42-million player option for 2028. He could test free agency again a year from now under a new collective bargaining agreement, as the current one expires on Dec. 1, which is expected to usher in a lockout.
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