Mets Sign Bo Bichette: Depth Play, Postseason Push

0:00With the New York Mets today, March 20th, the New York Mets landed their top-off season signing by bringing in free agent Beau Bichet from the Toronto Blue Jays. The two-time All-Star shortstop inked a three-year deal worth $126 million right before spring training. While he'll mainly handle third-base this season, the team sees him as a versatile infielder. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza plans to give Bichet some reps as shortstop during the late preseason games. This move prepares the squad for any rest or injury needs for starter Francisco Lindor, who dealt with a hand-issue earlier in camp. Fans and analysts see this as a smart-depth play, boosting the Mets' infield options after Bichet's strong track record. Over seven big league seasons with Toronto, he posted a solid slash line last year of 311-357-483 with 44 doubles, 18 home runs, 94 runs batted in, 78 runs scored. Bichet shown in the playoffs, too, smashing a key three-run homer in game seven of the

1:05World Series against the Dodgers. Though the Blue Jays fell short, his leadership in bat made him a standout for the American lead champs. Now in Mets' camp, Bichet is adapting quickly, and the team hopes his skills help push them deeper into the postseason this year. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. Headphones in a pillow, once you try it, it just makes sense, S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com.