Bo Bichette is heading to the Mets.
The free-agent infielder has agreed to a three-year, $126 million deal with New York, with opt-outs after each of the first two seasons, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic, with contract details reported by Jeff Passan of ESPN.
At a Glance
- Bichette signs for $126M over three years with multiple opt-outs
- Phillies offered seven-year, $200M deal but no opt-outs
- Bichette hit .311 with 18 HR and 94 RBIs in 2025
- Why it matters: Phillies lose top right-handed bat target as Mets add elite offense
The signing comes days after Bichette met with the Phillies, who had emerged as a serious suitor following the hiring of Don Mattingly, his former bench coach in Toronto.
Philadelphia was viewed as a legitimate contender throughout the process, but ultimately came up short as Bichette opted for a shorter-term deal that offers significant flexibility.
Contract Details
The Mets’ offer includes:
- $126 million guaranteed over three seasons
- Opt-out clauses after Year 1 and Year 2
- Maximum flexibility for Bichette to re-enter market
The Phillies’ competing offer included:
- Seven-year, $200 million proposal
- More guaranteed money overall
- No opt-out clauses permitted
Bichette’s 2025 Performance
Bichette, 27, is coming off another strong offensive season. In 2025, he hit:
- .311 batting average
- 18 home runs
- 94 RBIs
- 44 doubles (second in majors)
He has led the American League in hits twice and has remained one of the more consistent right-handed bats in the game since debuting in 2019.
A left knee injury sidelined Bichette for the final 20 games of the regular season, but he returned in the World Series and showed no lingering effects, hitting .348 with a home run and six RBIs.
Market Dynamics
Defensive questions and positional fit complicated Bichette’s market at times, but his bat remained the primary draw.
News Of Philadelphia confirmed that the club had offered more years and guaranteed money. Bob Nightengale of USA Today later reported that the Phillies offered Bichette a seven-year, $200 million deal. It’s known that the Phillies’ ownership does not offer opt-outs in their contract negotiations.
He becomes a major addition for the Mets – and a notable miss for a Phillies club that continues to search for right-handed offense heading into this upcoming season.
