Mets’ Bo Bichette gets eye opening trade update that doesn’t make much sense originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The New York Mets, sitting in fifth place in the National League East at 40-57 and 16.0 games behind the first-place Atlanta Braves, will have many decisions to make at this year’s Major League Baseball trade deadline.
The Mets can go in multiple directions, though selling seems to make the most sense. Ultimately, the Mets have a few guys to move on from, including Bo Bichette.
While trading Bichette would be a wise decision right now, it’s also important that Mets fans recognize his contract situation. Not only does Bichette have player options worth $40-plus million, but he is also in control of his future due to a no-trade clause.
“Bo Bichette, New York Mets (Contract Details: Three years, $42 million AAV with player opt-out after the first two years). The Mets are more than likely selling at this point. The opt-outs in Bichette’s contract should make the Mets wary about keeping him. Bichette didn’t just sign with them for the money; he wants to win. Luckily for the player, he has a full no-trade clause, giving him complete control over whether he stays or goes,” Caleb Kerney wrote.
I’d go as far as to say that while Bichette probably wants to win, most of his decision was centered around the money and how enticing the Mets’ offer was to the former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop.
I also have a tough time believing that many teams will want him unless the Mets are willing to pay down some of his salary, as his contract has been one of the worst in baseball since he signed it.
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