Bichette has a negative wins above replacement this season, and the Mets' highest-paid shortstop is reportedly considering opting out of his contract.

The New York Mets made a big move during the offseason by signing former Blue Jays star shortstop Bo Bichette. Although his hitting numbers this season have been underwhelming, news outlets reported today that he is anticipated to trigger his opt-out clause once the season concludes, making him a free agent again.

Last season, Bichette delivered a contract-year performance with the Toronto Blue Jays, appearing in 139 games and posting a batting average of 0.311, 18 home runs, and 94 RBIs. He played in all seven World Series games, batting an impressive 0.348 with six RBIs, but the Blue Jays fell just short of winning the championship.

After entering free agency, Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets, with an average annual salary of $42 million, making him the most expensive shortstop in MLB history. The deal includes a no-trade clause but also features player options after the 2026 and 2027 seasons.

According to a report by USA Today reporter Bob Nightengale, teams around the league expect Bichette to exercise his opt-out clause in this contract and re-enter free agency.

However, Nightengale also noted that given Bichette's current performance, entering free agency would be a significant gamble. So far this season, Bichette has played 70 games, hitting eight home runs and driving in 40 runs, but with a batting average of only 0.236 and a wins above replacement (bWAR) of negative 0.5.