The New York Mets came through a massive free agent signing in the offseason. It was a significant surprise because many believed that this one particular player was going to the Philadelphia Phillies. On Friday, the Mets signed infielder Bo Bichette of Orlando, Florida according to David Singh of Rogers Sportsnet. The terms of the deal are three years and $216 million.
Bichette is joining his second Major League Baseball franchise after seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. He was an American League All-Star in 2021 and 2023, and as the Blue Jays’s most consistent hitter in 2025, Bichette was a major reason why the Blue Jays had the best regular season record this past season.
In 2025, Bichette batted .311 with 18 home runs and 94 runs batted in. During 139 games, 582 at bats and 628 plate appearances, Bichette scored 78 runs and had 181 hits, 44 doubles, one triple, four stolen bases, 40 walks, 281 total bases, three sacrifice flies, an on base percentage of .357 and a slugging percentage of .483. The triple came in a 2-1 Blue Jays win over the Philadelphia Phillies on June 4.
Bichette’s most notable game for the Blue Jays in 2026 came on August 4. He had three hits (two home runs and on single), scored two runs and had six runs batted in during a 15-1 Blue Jays win over the Colorado Rockies.
In back-to-back seasons, Bichette led the American League in hits. He had 191 in 2021 and 189 in 2022.
Throughout the majority of Bichette’s career he has been a shortstop. However, with Francisco Lindor at shortstop for the Mets, there is a growing belief that Bichette will make his way to the hot corner and play third base. I, personally feel he is better suited for second base.
