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Less than twenty-four hours after missing out on Kyle Tucker, the Mets made quite the pivot, agreeing to a three-year, $126 million deal with Bo Bichette.
The Athletic provided the details for how the shift to Bichette came about for the Mets.
Bichette will predominantly play third base for the Mets, which could allow Brett Baty to transition to a utility role or be used as trade bait.
There are a lot of reasons to like what Bichette will be bringing to the table in New York.
What additional moves could
the Mets make following the Bichette signing?
There are still a number of questions facing the Mets from here, including where they turn to for rotation help.
As is the case with Jorge Polanco, David Stearns is betting on Bichette’s ability to transition to a new position.
While Bichette satisfied the desire for a big bat addition, the Mets remain interested in Cody Bellinger.
The Mets are one of the teams showing interest in Griffin Canning this offseason.
It’s not quite as exciting as Bichette, but the Mets also claimed infielder Tsung-Che Cheng off waivers from the Rays yesterday.
Around the National League East
Much like the Mets, the Phillies had to pivot when their top target spurned them for another team, and they did so by bringing back J.T. Realmuto on a three-year, $45 million deal.
The Phillies tried and failed to get Bichette and there may not be many other potential moves for them to make.
Battery Power contemplated what the Braves can expect from Austin Riley in 2026.
The Marlins added bullpen depth by claiming right-hander Osvaldo Bido off waivers from the Athletics.
Federal Baseball argued that teams like the Nationals not spending money is as big of a problem for Major League Baseball as the Dodgers.
ESPN examined the state of the National League East following the most recent signings.
Around Major League Baseball
Realmuto was not the only catcher who came off the market yesterday, as the Twins inked Victor Caratini to a two-year, $14 million deal.
The Kyle Tucker signing has a huge impact on both the Dodgers and the rest of the league.
While many will continue to call for a salary cap, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal argues that other fixes are needed.
The White Sox may have interest in former Met Michael Conforto.
Yesterday at Amazin’ Avenue
Linda Surovich examined the state of the Mets’ lineup with Bo in tow.
Brian Salvatore and Chris McShane tried to make sense of the moves the Mets have made in the latest episode of Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series.
Zach Thornton came in at fourteenth on Amazin’ Avenue’s list of top Mets prospects heading into 2026.
This Date in Mets History
The Mets signed A.J. Minter one year ago.
