US EditionBo Bichette on First Game Action at Third for Mets: ‘Just Trying to Figure Out Who I Am over There’
Bo Bichette debuted at third base during Mets spring training, making two plays in four innings despite a throwing error that allowed a run, as the team prepares him for a new role.
- On Feb. 21, 2026, Bo Bichette received his first reps at third base during a 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins at Clover Park.
- With Francisco Lindor at shortstop, Bichette shifted to third base after the Jan. 21 presentation, following his signing with the team that day.
- He logged four innings that featured two decisive plays: Bichette leaped for a 90.7-mph liner and later made a backhand catch whose throw hit Marlins baserunner Connor Norby and allowed a run.
- Coaches emphasized that live-game reps will guide positioning and workload management, with Mets manager Carlos Mendoza impressed by Bichette's angle and arm.
- Longer term, his defensive metrics and.311 batting line in 2025 increase the stakes for Bichette to become a serviceable third baseman, influencing roster decisions.
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Mets’ Carlos Mendoza Issues Notable Bo Bichette Update
New York Mets‘ Bo Bichette received his first reps at third base in the 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins on Feb. 21. One of the storylines throughout spring training will be how the former Toronto Blue Jays transitions to his new position.Bichette had mostly played shortstop with the Blue Jays, but with Francisco Lindor at that position, he needed to slide over to third once he signed with New York. In his spring training debut, Bichette had two at…
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Bo Bichette on first game action at third for Mets: ‘Just trying to figure out who I am over there’
PORT ST. LUCIE — Bo Bichette entered Saturday’s Grapefruit League game eager to see what he was facing at third base. A career shortstop who hasn’t played third base since travel ball, Bichette has to see how deep he wants to play, he has to figure out the angles of the balls hit to the left side, and figure out the timing of his throws. But what he really wanted was a hard line drive hit right at him. “Getting comfortable with like a hot smash …
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