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Bo Bichette To Exercise Player Option For 2027

Bo Bichette will remain with the Mets for the 2027 season.

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Originally reported by MLB Trade Rumors
Bo Bichette To Exercise Player Option For 2027
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Bo Bichette To Exercise Player Option: What Happened

MLB Trade Rumors reported on Thursday, October 29, 2026 in a story involving Bo Bichette To Exercise Player Option, Bo Bichette, Will Sammon. Here is how the report opens:

Bo Bichette will remain with the Mets for the 2027 season. Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that the two-time All-Star is bypassing the first opportunity to opt out of his three-year deal. Bichette will lock in a $42MM salary for next year. He can opt out after ’27 or trigger another $42MM player option…

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Key Takeaways

  • The story: Bo Bichette To Exercise Player Option For 2027
  • Who’s involved: Bo Bichette To Exercise Player Option, Bo Bichette, Will Sammon and Mets
  • League: Baseball
  • First reported: Thursday, October 29, 2026 by MLB Trade Rumors

Background: Major League Baseball

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What happened with Bo Bichette To Exercise Player Option?

Bo Bichette will remain with the Mets for the 2027 season. Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that the two-time All-Star is bypassing the first opportunity to opt out of his three-year deal. Bichette will lock in a $42MM salary for next year. He can opt out after ’27 or trigger another $42MM player option… MLB Trade Rumors reported the story on Thursday, October 29, 2026.

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