New York Mets
· 2026-06-23
The New York Mets announced Bo Bichette's decision to play third base before their series against the Chicago Cubs.
The Mets' starting lineup includes Bichette at third base, with Mark Vientos at first base and Francisco Alvarez as catcher.
The team is coming off a 6-2 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, with Bichette finishing with two strikeouts in four at-bats.
Bichette is batting .248 with 77 hits, eight home runs, 42 RBIs, 39 runs, and one stolen base in his first 77 games with the Mets.
He spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Toronto Blue Jays, helping the franchise reach the World Series last season.
The Mets come into their series with the Cubs as the last-place team in the National League East with a 34-43 record in 77 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games and are 18-18 in 36 games at home.
The team's performance has been a topic of discussion on social media, with fans reacting to the lineup announcement.
The Mets will face the Cubs at Citi Field, looking to improve their record and move up in the standings.
With Bichette at third base, the team hopes to turn their season around and make a push for the playoffs.
The game was initially scheduled for Monday but has been postponed due to weather conditions.