Bo Bichette's recent performance surge and transition to third base are not expected to alter his decision regarding his $84 million contract with the Mets, with a rival executive estimating only a 2% chance he will opt out. The conventional wisdom suggests that Bichette will likely forgo an uncertain free-agent market, especially with a 96 OPS+ over the past three months.
Bichette has been playing like his usual self in recent months and has adapted well to playing third base. However, opting out of his current deal would place him in a position to test an uncertain market, a move that appears illogical for a player currently ranking among MLB's highest-paid.
While the opt-out scenario seems improbable, the Mets have seen positive developments during their recent 24-23 stretch under interim manager Andy Green. Pitcher Sean Manaea has shown renewed effectiveness, Zac Thornton has emerged as a potential back-end starter, and Kodai Senga has been successful in his early appearances as a closer, converting all four of his opportunities so far. Manager Andy Green's interim tenure has also been viewed credibly.