"I think all my ego about shortstop was thrown out the window in the World Series, Bichette said following his introductory press conference at Citi Field on Wednesday. I just wanted to win. That's why I did it, and the same applies here. It's that desire to win that helped sell the Mets to Bichette, even if they are coming off a postseason-less 2025 campaign that featured a three-and-a-half-month-long collapse and a turned over roster that is still not complete."
"Recovering from a knee injury that had kept him out since September, Bichette made it back in time for the World Series, only to have the defensively superior Andres Gimenez in his spot. He played in the Fall Classic at second base, which helped him realize he would have to advertise himself as either a second baseman, shortstop, or third baseman in free agency this winter."
Bo Bichette recovered from a knee injury that kept him out since September and returned in time for the World Series, where Andres Gimenez played shortstop. Bichette played second base in the Fall Classic and accepted position flexibility, planning to market himself as a second baseman, shortstop, or third baseman in free agency. The New York Mets signed him for three years and $126 million and plan to play him at third base in 2026. Bichette cited a desire to win as motivation for embracing the move. The Mets aim to improve their defense despite Bichette not having played third since high school and concerns about his declining range and knee issues.
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