Bo Bichette Signs 3-Year, $126M Deal with Mets, Shifts to Third Base

Bo Bichette has signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets, with an average annual value of $42 million, after the Mets pivoted from the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes. He is slated to become the Mets' starting third baseman, a position he has not previously played in MLB. The Phillies reportedly offered a longer 7-year, $200 million deal. The contract takes Bichette to his age 31 season, with some speculation about his long-term aging profile. This signing marks a new chapter after seven seasons alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr. with the Blue Jays.