Bo Bichette returning to Mets in 2027 after $42 million contract move

With the New York Mets looking ahead to free agency and the offseason after a disappointing season in 2026, some loose threads from the year still needed to be untangled, such as the contract of star Bo Bichette. As rumors will surround the Mets and what the offseason could look like, a decision has been made by Bichette that determines his future with the ball club. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, Bichette is “exercising his $42 million player option” for the 2027 season, meaning he is staying with New York.