Bo Bichette -- General News
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The New York Mets made a strategic positional adjustment on Sunday as Bo Bichette returns to shortstop, his natural position during his tenure with the Toronto Blue Jays. This move comes after Bichette has struggled significantly through 26 games, posting a .239 batting average with a .581 OPS, one home run, and 12 RBIs—a marked decline from his final season in Toronto where he batted .311 with a .840 OPS. Bichette had previously moved to third base upon signing his three-year, $126 million contract to accommodate Francisco Lindor at shortstop.
The change is necessitated by Lindor's calf strain, which has sidelined the star player. While Manager Carlos Mendoza had initially planned to use Ronny Mauricio, recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, as the primary shortstop during Lindor's absence, the decision to move Bichette back to his familiar position makes practical sense given his comfort level and continued offensive struggles. Brett Baty will take over at third base after recording two RBIs on Friday.
The Mets enter Sunday's matchup against the struggling Colorado Rockies (11-16) with a 9-17 record and fourth place in the NL East. The team had snapped a 12-game losing streak—their longest since 2002—with consecutive wins against Minnesota before falling to Colorado 4-3. Positioning Bichette at shortstop against a weak opponent provides an opportunity to boost both his confidence and the team's offensive output as they attempt to salvage their 2026 season.