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The New York Mets have reportedly made a big addition to their lineup.
The Mets and Bo Bichette reached agreement on a three-year, $126 million contract on Friday, according to multiple reports. After coming up short in the draft for Kyle Tucker, who reportedly signed a massive four-year, $240 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Mets turned to Bichette.
The deal includes opt-outs after the first and second seasons of the contract, according to multiple reports.
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Toronto Blue Jays designated hitter Bo Bichette (11) runs after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning during Game 7 of the 2025 MLB World Series at Rogers Center. The match was played in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on November 1, 2025. (John E. Sokolowski/Imagn Images)
Bichette, 27, had a good season with the Toronto Blue Jays last season, hitting .311 with 18 home runs and 94 RBIs in 135 games. He suffered a knee injury in September during a home plate collision and missed the remainder of the regular season, ALDS and ALCS.
He returned to the World Series and was a major contributor for the Blue Jays, who were just two outs away from winning it all. In seven World Series games, Bichette hit .348 with one home run and six RBIs.
However, during the World Series, he abandoned his normal shortstop position and took over at second base, due to his limited mobility due to the injury. Bichette graded out poorly as a defensive shortstop anyway, and it doesn’t look like the Mets signed him to play shortstop, since they currently have Francisco Lindor there, who is a good defender.
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Bo Bichette (11) of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a two-RBI single in the seventh inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium. The match was played in Los Angeles, California on October 28, 2025. (Harry How/Getty Images)
The Mets acquired Marcus Semien to play second base from the Texas Rangers earlier this offseason and he won a Gold Glove last season. With Semien and Lindor seemingly locked in at second base and shortstop, respectively, it appears the Mets signed Bichette to play third base.
Bichette has never played third base in his professional career. If the Mets actually try Bichette at third base, it would mean their corner infielders could make their professional debuts at their respective positions.
The Mets signed Jorge Polanco earlier this offseason to be their first baseman, even though he had never played there in his major league career.
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Bo Bichette of the Toronto Blue Jays watches his three-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of Game 7 of the World Series of baseball. The match was played in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on November 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Regardless of how the Mets align their infield, Bichette is a huge boost to the top of their lineup. In seven seasons, Bichette is hitting .294 with 111 home runs and 437 RBIs, along with 60 stolen bases.
The top of the Mets lineup will look very different next season with the additions of Bichette and Semien, along with mainstays Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil, all leaving in free agency or via trade.
