Mets' Bo Bichette struggles after slow start to season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 28, 2026, 7:21 PM
Last updated Jun 28, 2026
Bo Bichette, signed by the New York Mets for $126 million, started the season poorly with a.091 average in April. Despite an improved June where he is hitting.340 with five home runs and 18 RBIs, concerns remain about his overall season performance. Following the Mets' recent managerial change, with Carlos Mendoza dismissed, Bichette acknowledged the team's struggles. Reports suggest he may test free agency if his performance does not improve further.
- •Bichette opened April with.091 batting average and zero extra base hits
- •He has improved to.254 average with 10 homers and 46 RBIs
- •Struggles led to the dismissal of manager Carlos Mendoza
- •Bichette’s contract includes opt-outs after each season
- •Future contract worth remains uncertain amid underperformance
- 7:21 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Bo Bichette still bothered by botched beginning
"New York's $42 million player opened April with a .091 batting average and continues to try to make up for lost time.
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