The New York Mets are headed into an offseason that figures to draw plenty of attention, and Bo Bichette is a big reason why.
After a disappointing year that ended with the Mets missing the playoffs, the club has plenty of roster work to do. But the Bichette situation adds another layer to watch, because the star infielder has an opt-out clause he can use this winter to leave and enter free agency.
That possibility has naturally fueled speculation about whether Bichette will stick with the Mets or move on. For now, though, they’ve received a prediction they’d be glad to hear.
In a recent Bleacher Report piece, Erik Beaston projected that Bichette will choose to remain in New York and opt into his contract for the 2027 season rather than test the market.
"His case is, perhaps, the most uncertain of all, but it feels like he has unfinished business in New York. Prediction: Bichette opts in, stays with the Mets," Beaston wrote.
If that call turns out to be right, it would be a major boost for the Mets. Bichette remains a key piece of the roster, and keeping him would give the team a better chance to rebound next season.
Still, the decision is his, and the opt-out leaves the door open. With this year’s free-agent class considered weak, it would hardly be a surprise if he decided to explore his options.
Bichette finished the season with 18 home runs, 78 RBI and a .260 batting average in 160 games for the Mets.
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