Bo Bichette enters 2026 as one of the more intriguing shortstop options in fantasy baseball points leagues after signing a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets. The deal includes opt-outs after each of the first two seasons, giving Bichette a chance to re-enter free agency if he produces at an elite level in New York.
He enters the fantasy season with shortstop eligibility before gaining third-base eligibility, as the Mets expect him to play third base with Francisco Lindor remaining locked into shortstop and Marcus Semien filling second base following a trade with the Texas Rangers. That positional shift pushes Brett Baty into a utility role and shapes the Mets infield outlook heading into Opening Day.
Bichette rebounded from an injury-shortened 2024 campaign in which he posted a .598 on-base plus slugging (OPS) across 81 games by batting .311 with 18 home runs, 94 RBIs, 78 runs scored, and a .357 on-base percentage (OBP) over 139 games in 2025.
While his 18 home runs marked his lowest full-season total, he produced a career-high 44 doubles and his best slugging percentage (SLG) since 2021. A left knee sprain sidelined him late in the regular season, but he returned for the World Series and is expected to have a normal offseason program as he transitions to the Mets.
Why the Toronto Blue Jays Let Bo Bichette Walk
The Toronto Blue Jays’ decision to let Bichette leave in free agency was driven by roster priorities rather than offensive performance. The Blue Jays allocated their funds early by signing Dylan Cease to a major contract and bringing in Japanese infielder Kazuma Okamoto, who projects as a regular at third base.
With those additions in place, Toronto shifted Andres Gimenez to shortstop and Ernie Clement to second base while keeping Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at first, forming a complete infield without Bichette.
While his contact skills and postseason production made him difficult to part with, declining defensive metrics and the financial commitment required to retain him persuaded Toronto to invest their resources elsewhere.
Bo Bichette’s Fantasy Baseball Strengths, Weaknesses, and 2026 Outlook
In fantasy baseball points leagues, Bichette benefits from elite bat-to-ball skills, high batting averages, strong doubles power, and a lineup context that enhances his run production. His ability to drive the ball into the gaps creates steady extra-base hit value even in seasons when home run totals fluctuate.
The main weaknesses in points formats are his relatively modest walk rate compared to top-tier shortstops, limited stolen-base contribution, and occasional injuries that have cost him time over the past two seasons. These factors slightly cap his scoring ceiling relative to the elite tier at the position.
Bichette’s 2026 projection in points formats includes a batting average around .290 to .305 with approximately 18 to 22 home runs, 85 to 95 runs batted in, and similar run-scoring totals.
With Francisco Lindor in the leadoff spot and Juan Soto and Marcus Semien hitting behind him, Bichette is positioned to benefit from high-quality plate appearances and increased RBI opportunities. Once he reaches the required number of games at third base, dual eligibility should add flexibility in most fantasy formats.
As far as shortstop hierarchy for fantasy baseball points leagues, I rank him at Tier 3 under Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, and Gunnar Henderson, among others, and higher than Willy Adames, Jacob Wilson,
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