Bo Bichette announces unexpected career choice following new $126 million deal

It’s official: Bo Bichette won't be suiting up for Brazil in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

According to reports from ESPN Brazil, Bichette has informed the coaching staff he is withdrawing from the roster to focus on his first season with the New York Mets.

For Jays fans, this triggers mixed emotions.

On one hand, it was a cool storyline—Bo playing alongside his brother Dante Jr. to honor their mother’s heritage.

On the other hand, the memory of his injury-plagued 2025 season is still fresh.

Bichette (Signed 3-year deal with Mets in 2026) missed significant time last year with a calf strain and a knee injury before returning for the World Series.

Now, with a massive $126 million contract in his pocket and a new position to learn (third base), skipping the WBC is the only logical business decision.

The Mets aren't paying him $42 million a year to blow out a hamstring in March.

Let's be real: if Bo was still a Blue Jay, we would be begging him to skip this tournament.

We remember the panic every time he limped off the field last summer.

His decision to prioritize his MLB readiness over national pride feels like the mature, veteran move we always wanted to see more of.

It hurts to see him wearing Mets orange, and it stings that we won't see him on the international stage.

But deep down, we know the truth: the best version of Bo Bichette belongs in the regular season, grinding out hits in August, not risking it all in March.

He made the right call. Even if it wasn't for us.