Mets insider drops big Bo Bichette prediction amid uncertainty

Among the many questions hovering over the last-place New York Mets as they limp toward the end of what will be a lost 2026 season for the organization, the future of infielder Bo Bichette is one that likely won't be answered anytime soon. 

While the Mets signed Bichette to a three-year, $126M contract as part of a roster restructuring embraced by team president of baseball operations David Stearns this past offseason, that deal includes opt-outs after both this season and next. For a mailbag published on Thursday, Mets beat writer Laura Albanese of Newsday addressed whether or not Bichette will still be with the National League East club whenever the next MLB campaign gets underway. 

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"My slight inclination is that Bichette stays," Albanese wrote. "And in this rare instance, I don’t think it’s solely a money thing. Bichette made his payday with a $40M signing bonus, and opting out costs him a guaranteed $84M over the next two years. That said, a weak free agent class means he can maybe command more (but not by much). Bichette has been a team player and is clearly frustrated that he wasn’t able to deliver in New York."

Bichette acknowledged during the spring that adjusting to featuring for a New York team was more difficult than he anticipated. He eventually loosened up, however, and he later ended an 0-for-16 slump on June 3. According to Baseball Reference, Bichette slashed .312/.349/.464 with an .813 OPS, seven home runs and 33 RBI over 60 games from June 3 through this past Wednesday. 

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Just last week, Bichette said he feels "there’s no doubt this team is going to be better next year." The Mets reportedly "aim to compete" next season, and shortstop Francisco Lindor wants to be part of that process. 

It sounds like Bichette also may not be done with the Mets quite yet. 

"He came here for a reason, and given his competitiveness and focus, I can see a world where he wants to keep the needle moving in one of the most difficult markets in baseball," Albanese added about Bichette. "He’s getting situated, and the rookie class this year gives this team hope."