Bo Bichette is expected to opt out of the final two years of his three-year, $126 million New York Mets contract after the season. That decision would send him back into free agency after one Mets season and give clubs including the Philadelphia Phillies another shot at signing him.
Bo Bichette Opt-Out Details
"Teams expect New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette to opt out of the final two years of his Mets contract after the season, giving clubs like the Philadelphia Phillies a second shot at him."
Under the deal Bichette signed, $79 million remains on the contract; he is earning $2 million in 2025 after already receiving a $40 million signing bonus, and if he opts out he will be paid an additional $5 million.
New York Mets Contract Math
At 28, Bichette arrives at that decision point as a two-time All-Star who can play shortstop or third base. This season with the Mets he is slashing.236/.283/.361 with eight home runs and 40 runs batted in across 70 games, production that will shape how teams price a potential return to the market.
Mechanically, an opt-out converts guaranteed remaining pay and the short-term security of a three-year deal into the chance for a larger multi-year contract on open-market terms; for a player in his late 20s the choice weighs projected future salary against the $79 million remaining and the extra $5 million opt-out payment.
Boston Red Sox Previous Pursuit
The Boston Red Sox aggressively pursued and met with Bichette during the previous offseason after failing to retain Alec Bregman, then moved to trade for Caleb Durbin to man third base. That prior interest — combined with the reported Phillies link — explains why multiple clubs would view an opt-out as a second opportunity to chase Bichette in free agency.
Will Bo Bichette actually opt out after the season?
