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Mets sign Bichette to $126 M deal amid 9-19 slump

4/28/2026

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Bichette Signs

Mets third baseman Bo Bichette signed a $126 million contract as the team opened 9-19.
The Mets lost a Sunday doubleheader to the Colorado Rockies, 3-1 and 3-0, completing a sweep.
Bichette said the team must reset and he needs to play better to help win.
His opt-out clause could let him reject a $42 million salary for 2027.

Summary

Rockies Sweep

The Rockies sweep is the second home series loss to a team that won 100+ games the prior season, the first in 1962.
Howie Rose will call only home games this season because bladder cancer limits travel.
Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor are on the injured list, with Lindor not returning until July.
Jorge Polanco remains on the injured list week-to-week with wrist and heel issues, targeting a May comeback.

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Bichette Signs

Mets third baseman Bo Bichette signed a $126 million contract as the team opened 9-19.
The Mets lost a Sunday doubleheader to the Colorado Rockies, 3-1 and 3-0, completing a sweep.
Bichette said the team must reset and he needs to play better to help win.
His opt-out clause could let him reject a $42 million salary for 2027.

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