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Bo Bichette Signs $126M Deal, Skips World Baseball Classic

1/28/2026

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Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets.
He will not play for Team Brazil in the World Baseball Classic, informing Brazil's coaching staff and focusing on the MLB season.
Bichette is Brazil-eligible through his mother's Brazilian heritage and has previously represented Brazil, and Dante Jr. is expected to participate.

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Story summary

Bo Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets.
He will not play for Team Brazil in the World Baseball Classic, informing Brazil's coaching staff and focusing on the MLB season.
Bichette is Brazil-eligible through his mother's Brazilian heritage and has previously represented Brazil, and Dante Jr. is expected to participate.