Mets get concerning Bo Bichette opt-out rumor from MLB insider

This rumor would have Bichette opting out of his $126 million deal and leaving the Mets next offseason with nothing coming back to New York.

If Bichette does opt out of his $126 million deal to hit free agency again, the Mets would not be able to place the qualifying offer on him, meaning they wouldn't get anything back if he left in free agency for a new team.

Put another way, the Mets might not only miss the postseason this year, but they could lose Bichette, their big free agent signing, after just one year and get nothing back in return.

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Nightengale speculates that Bichette might be a trade candidate, though his expensive contract and the opt-out uncertainty would be a bit challenging to trade.

But, some team that needs infield help offensively could look to Bichette as a viable trade candidate. And if the Mets could get something in return for him, they should seriously consider such a trade.

Of course, that's only if things continue to go south this year. The Mets may turn things around and keep Bichette, but this concerning rumor from Nightengale, even if the feelings of Bichette might be just speculation, is a scenario to worry about.

The 2026 season has been a nightmare for the Mets, and this Bichette situation might be one of the trickiest situations that David Stearns has to manage this year amid the poor start.

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