Bichette's Slump: Mets' Infield Fire in Jeopardy

0:00It's April 24th. Welcome in. This is New York Mets News today, where your team meets AI. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Mets snagged two straight wins, but shortstop Boba's shed ain't delivering on that big three-year, $126 million, deal he inked this offseason. The two-time all-star from 2021 and 2023 is batting just $238 over his first 25 games with a 5. 84 on-base plus slugging and only one homer. His strikeout rate sits at 22.6 percent, way up from his career, 19.5. That's not the Bishet we know, a guy who's hit 292 lifetime. After Thursday's victory, Bishet owned it, saying he got a tweak his approach to hit his true stride and helped the squad. Fans and amelists see echoes of his rocky April last year when he posted 219 with a 589 OPS in 25 games. The 2024 campaign turned nightmare with injuries, capping him at 81 games and a 225 average.

1:02Now with Francisco Lindor sidelined by a calf issue, the Mets desperately need Bishet to heat up and fill the void. As the Mets push forward, keep eyes on Bishet. He's got the tools to flip this script and carry the infield fire.