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Bichette exercises $42 million player option to keep Mets contract rather than become free agent

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 30). Bichette exercises $42 million player option to keep Mets contract rather than become free agent. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/bichette-exercises-42-million-player-option-to-keep-mets-contract-rather-than-become-free-agent/article_bcbce18a-2bfa-521b-9c90-46986805be42.html

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NEW YORK (AP) — Bo Bichette is keeping his contract with the Mets after a subpar first season in New York, exercising a player option for a $42 million salary in 2027, the team said Friday. asserted

team → keep → 2027

Bichette agreed in January to a $126 million, three-year contract that included a $40 million signing bonus, a $2 million salary for 2026 and $42 million player options for both 2027 and 2028. asserted

that → agree → 2027

He can become a free agent after the 2027 season if he declines his 2028 option. asserted

he → become → option

A two-time All-Star shortstop in Toronto, Bichette shifted primarily to third base in New York, where Francisco Lindor plays shortstop. asserted

Lindor → shift → shortstop

The 28-year-old Bichette hit .260 with 18 homers and 78 RBIs for the disappointing Mets, down from .311 with 18 homers and 94 RBIs when he helped the Blue Jays win the American League pennant in 2025. asserted

Jays → hit → 2025

Bichette batted .213 with five homers, 28 RBIs and a .570 OPS in 61 games through June 2, then started to rebound with a four-hit game at Seattle. asserted

Bichette → bat → Seattle

He hit .289 with 13 homers, 50 RBIs and a .784 OPS in 99 games from June 3 through the end of the season. asserted

He → hit → season

Bichette exercises $42 million player option to keep Mets contract rather than become free agent

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