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The New York Mets pulled off a major MLB free-agent signing after convincing Bo Bichette-one of the top free agents of the 2025 MLB offseason-to join the organization. However, the star infielder arrives still dealing with a devastating emotional blow, having lost the 2025 World Series in Game 7 with his former team.
Bichette is still reeling
In Toronto, Blue Jays fans continue to grapple with the emotional fallout of the World Series defeat, and Bichette has recently revealed that those ghosts are still haunting him. Leaving a team that came one out away from an MLB championship is never easy-especially after Bichette delivered a clutch three-run home run in Game 7 that briefly put Toronto ahead before the Los Angeles Dodgers mounted a stunning comeback.
That heartbreaking World Series loss left a deep mark on the shortstop, who soon entered MLB free agency and ultimately signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets-one of the most impactful signings of the winter.
As reported by NJ Advance Media journalist Max Goodman, Bichette addressed the emotional weight of that moment: "To be that close, you never know when you're gonna get that opportunity again," a reflection that highlights how the 2025 World Series collapse continues to shape his mindset.
His comments underscore the lasting psychological impact of coming up just short on baseball's biggest stage. Beyond his individual accolades, that painful experience became a turning point-one that influenced his decision to join a Mets roster built to contend immediately.
Everything points to Bichette taking over the third-base role in New York, freeing up shortstop duties for Francisco Lindor and reinforcing his commitment to prioritizing winning over comfort. For the Blue Jays, Game 7 of the World Series remains an eternal "what if." For Bichette, it is unfinished business-now fueling his pursuit of an MLB championship away from Toronto.