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Mets Legend Backs Bo Bichette Amid Slow Start

New York Mets On SI·Andrew Jamieson·26 days ago
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Bo Bichette's beginning to his New York Mets tenure has been underwhelming. Through 35 games, the former Toronto Blue Jay is slashing .236/.273/.313 with two home runs and 15 RBI. After signing a three-year, $126 million contract in January, Bichette stepped into an everyday role at third base. While his offense has lagged, Bichette has impressed defensively despite initial uncertainty, posting a .971 fielding percentage with just two errors. However, injuries to Francisco Lindor and Ronny Mauricio have forced him back to shortstop, where he played exclusively over his first seven seasons. A great play by Bo Bichette at third! pic.twitter.com/43HaLdws9O — SNY (@SNYtv) April 30, 2026 The Mets have also adjusted their infield depth in response, calling up Vidal Bruján from Triple-A Syracuse and claiming Andy Ibáñez off waivers from the Athletics. Still, as seen in the last two games, Bichette is expected to serve as New York's primary shortstop moving forward, with Brett Baty taking over at third base.…

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