The Mets failed to reel in the biggest free agent on the market when outfielder Kyle Tucker chose the two-time defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers over them on Thursday night. it took David Stearns — the Mets President of Baseball Operations — just hours to pivot.

The New York Mets have signed Bo Bichette to a blockbuster contract after missing out on high-profile target Kyle Tucker to the Los Angeles Dodgers, US media reported Friday.

Asigen signed with the Mets on Thursday for $3.9 million, Ben Badler of Baseball America reports.

Bichette needs to be the first of several splashy additions.

The Mets aren’t used to being in this spot in the offseason. Over the last week, New York has seen two key players leave for new teams: Pete Alonso departed in free agency for the Orioles, and three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz signed with the Dodgers.

Evan Roberts warned Mets owner Cohen of low attendance after star players have left. Mets lost Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz in free agency, and traded Brandon Nimmo amid offseason roster changes. Roberts expressed disappointment in the Mets' offseason approach.

So while the Bichette addition eases the pressure to make a needle-moving addition this winter, the Mets presumably aren't done even as we enter the back half of January. Assuming that's the case, what might the Mets be plotting? Let's explore some options for the Mets and Bichette as the winter continues to unwind.

Bichette, who led the American League in hits in 2021 and 2022, joins perennial stars Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto, along with 2025 rookie phenom Nolan McLean and offseason acquisitions Devin Williams, Marcus Semien and Jorge Polanco as the team looks to rebound after a disappointing 83-79 campaign that started promisingly.

During a December 29 live stream, New York Post MLB insider Jon Heyman addressed why the New York Mets haven't managed to sign star slugger Cody Bellinger in fr