New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette is starting to turn his season around. Bichette arrived in Queens this past offseason, signing a massive three-year, $126 million contract back in January that includes a player option for both the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
It is safe to say he has been overpaid for the value he has provided so far. But as mentioned, the 28-year-old is starting to look more comfortable in the batter's box.
Over his last 25 games, Bichette has posted a .320 batting average, .351 on-base percentage, .788 OPS, two home runs and 11 RBIs, which is exactly the kind of production the Mets were expecting.
Unfortunately, it may be too late, as New York is running out of time to make the playoffs this year and is trending toward being sellers at the trade deadline.
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Ahead of Saturday's game against the Boston Red Sox, Bichette's name was held out of the lineup. He had already missed Friday's game against Boston, which initially looked like a routine day off. Unfortunately, that was not the case.
On Saturday, interim manager Andy Green spoke with reporters and revealed that Bichette is dealing with "overall sore" legs and right ankle soreness, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
He also revealed that Bichette is available off the bench but that the team is facing a decision on the plan moving forward. They have to decide whether he will suit up for Sunday's series finale against the Red Sox or hold him out for a third consecutive game and let him rest throughout the All-Star break.
Bichette will not be heading to the All-Star Game this year, which is unfortunate for Mets fans given that he has earned two selections in his career.
With the break coming at just the right time, the hope is that a few extra days off allows his legs and ankle to fully recover so he can come back in the second half ready to build on the momentum he has shown over the past month.
