The Mets’ offseason picture already has one of its biggest calls attached to Bo Bichette, and the timeline is now clear: he plans to spend October weighing his $42 million option for the 2027 season.
That update comes from Will Sammon of The Athletic, who reported that Bichette will use the month after the 2026 season ends to sort through his future. Sammon wrote, "Bo Bichette plans to spend October mulling over his opt-out decision," and added, "... The Mets' postseason absence gives Bichette plenty of time to decide on his player option for next season, worth $42 million..."
Bichette signed a three-year deal last offseason that included opt-outs after the first and second seasons, putting him in position to choose between sticking with New York or heading back into free agency this winter.
The decision window is built into the league calendar. Players with a player option must make their final call five days after the World Series ends, and since the Mets won’t be in the World Series, Bichette will have a full stretch of time after the 2026 season to think it through.
For now, the picture is still unsettled, but Sammon’s read is that the safer bet is Bichette staying. He noted, "At this juncture, it's easier to see Bichette staying put."
Still, the market matters. With a weaker free-agent class ahead, there’s a path where Bichette tests the open market and looks for a longer-term deal instead of locking into the $42 million option.
Nothing is decided yet, and Bichette’s plan is simply to use this October to sort out his MLB future. But the most likely outcome, as things stand, is that he returns for the 2027 MLB season.
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