Bo Bichette’s ability to opt out of his deal with the New York Mets after one season perhaps best exemplifies how free agents do not fear the threat of a big, bad lockout in 2027.

Teams also do not seem to be operating differently in the trade and free-agent markets, even though a lockout might force the cancellation of part or all of the 2027 season.

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