The New York Mets have agreed to a three year, $126 million dollar contract with infielder Bo Bichette, adding another bat to the middle of their lineup. The deal includes player opt out clauses after both the first and second seasons and contains no deferred money, giving it a clean average annual value of $42 million dollars.

Bichette, a two time All Star shortstop, is expected to transition to third base in New York. That move could open up more opportunities in left field for Brett Baty, who has spent most of his career at third base. The Mets view Bichette’s bat as the priority and believe his skill set will translate well regardless of position.

Bichette has established himself as one of baseball’s most consistent hitters when healthy. Over seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, he posted a .294/.337/.469 slash line, hit .290 or better in six seasons, led the American League in hits twice, and earned two All Star selections. His elite bat to ball ability has made him a fixture near the top of opposing scouting reports.

After an injury plagued 2024 season that ended with a .225 average and minus 0.3 WAR, Bichette rebounded strongly in 2025. He hit .311 with 18 home runs, a .840 OPS, and 94 RBIs in 139 games, finishing just four hits shy of the MLB lead despite missing time late. He also produced in October, batting .348 with a .923 OPS in the World Series while playing second base for the first time in his career.

With the Mets, Bichette is projected to bat third behind Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, giving the lineup a much needed right handed presence and providing Soto with elite protection after the departure of Pete Alonso. The move signals New York’s continued push to contend immediately while building one of the best offenses in the National League.