Bo Bichette, who signed a three-year, $126 million deal with the New York Mets, has faced a challenging start to the 2026 season.The Mets, currently 20-26 and struggling in the NL East, have raised questions about Bichette's role in the team’s long-term plans, especially given his two opt-outs after the 2026 and 2027 seasons.Despite this, Bichette stated that he is focused on helping the team first and is not considering his opt-out options at this time.Offensively, Bichette has struggled significantly, batting .210/.262/.269 with only seven extra-base hits, and has not had an extra-base hit in his last 61 at-bats.His .531 OPS is among the worst in the league.

In addition to adjusting to a new position at third base, Bichette has briefly returned to shortstop following an injury to Francisco Lindor, which may have contributed to his offensive slump.Defensively, he has committed only two errors in 33 appearances at third base.

Despite recent challenges, including a defensive misplay during the Subway Series against the Yankees, Bichette remains determined to regain his form.

The Mets also face injury concerns with veteran starter Clay Holmes, who fractured his right fibula but is expected to return after six to eight weeks of recovery and a ramp-up in preparation.Overall, Bichette aims to overcome his slump and contribute to the Mets’ efforts to recover from a difficult start to the season.