Overview
- Agreement is pending a physical, with reports detailing opt-outs after the first and second seasons, no deferred money, and a full no-trade clause.
- The move came within roughly a day of Kyle Tucker signing a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers, ending the Mets’ pursuit of the top outfield bat.
- Bichette is expected to shift to third base for New York, slotting alongside Francisco Lindor at shortstop and Marcus Semien at second, which could reshape roles for Brett Baty and Mark Vientos.
- Because Bichette rejected a qualifying offer from Toronto, the Mets will forfeit their second- and fifth-highest picks in the 2026 draft and $1 million from their 2027 international bonus pool.
- Philadelphia had been widely characterized as the favorite after a Jan. 12 meeting, with USA Today reporting a verbal framework at seven years and $200 million, before the Mets’ short-term offer won out.