"The New York Mets got better with the three-year, $126 million signing of Bo Bichette. The 27-year-old infielder provides a big bat behind Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, while balancing the Mets' lineup from the right side. He is one of the better natural hitters in the game, coming off a 2025 in which he batted .311 with an .840 OPS, 18 home runs, and 94 RBI in 139 games."
"But it also leaves the Mets with a glut of infielders. A natural shortstop, declining defense and knee issues will shift Bichette to third base in Queens. That displaces Brett Baty, whose future with the club falls into significant question. So, what do the Mets do? Here are some options: Move Baty to 1st The 26-year-old's versatility within the infield is something that the Mets have valued. It's why they gave him significant innings at second base last season, which he proved to handle well."
The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal. The 27-year-old will provide a right-handed bat behind Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto after batting .311 with an .840 OPS, 18 home runs and 94 RBI in 139 games in 2025. Bichette's declining defense and knee issues will shift him from shortstop to third base, creating an infield glut that displaces Brett Baty. Options include moving Baty to first base, leveraging his prior second-base experience, or converting him to left field, though positional detail and limited training time pose clear challenges.
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