Overview
- Bichette joined the Mets on a three-year, $126 million deal and is moving from shortstop to third base.
- Early spring-training clips shared on X show bobbles and tentative footwork during fielding drills, drawing fan criticism.
- Baseball Savant tracked him with a -10 Fielding Run Value in 2025, 1st percentile Outs Above Average, and 36th percentile arm strength.
- He is coming off a strong 2025 at the plate, hitting .311 with a .357 OBP, 181 hits, 18 home runs, and 94 RBIs.
- He is slated to appear in the spring opener against the Marlins on Saturday, and the Mets have not signaled a role change despite outside speculation about alternatives if struggles continue.