Bo Bichette Joins Mets, Predicted for NL Batting Title

0:00On March 23rd, the New York Mets made a splash this off-season by signing shortstop Boba Shet to a one-year deal after missing out on Kyle Tucker. Now with the Mets, the 28-year-old infielder is already turning heads with predictions from MLB.com staff that he'll finish as runner-up, in National League Batting Average for the 2026 season. Experts gave Bishet a close second place in their poll, just two votes behind the Weasor Reyes, out of 57 total votes. Areyes edged him out, but it's a strong showing for Bishet heading into his first year with New York after seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. Fans and analysts see this as a big opportunity for Bishet, who's shifting to third base for the Mets. His track record speaks for itself, with a 0.251 batting average last spring in training, and 0.311 over 500, 82 ad bats in his final Blue Jays season. Bishet's career mark sits at 0.294, proving he's got the skills to compete at the top.

1:02The Mets are banking on him to deliver big, to make that contract look like a steal, and set up even better things in free agency next year. As spring training heats up, all eyes are on Bishet to chase that batting title and help the Mets push forward in the National League. That's your New York Mets News today update, AI powered and always on.