Bo Bichette Signs $126M Mets Deal; Phillies Call Loss a 'Gut Punch'

Bo Bichette has signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets, featuring opt-outs after the first two years. The deal, which sees Bichette projected to play third base, addresses the Mets' need for a right-handed bat. The Philadelphia Phillies, who were reportedly close to a seven-year, $200 million agreement, called the Mets' acquisition a 'gut punch.' Bichette matched his career-high .311 batting average in 2025 with 18 HR and 94 RBI, though he missed playoff time due to a knee injury.