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.

On Wednesday, Yankees announcer Michael Kay didn’t hold back on his ESPN Radio show, highlighting the glaring contradictions between the Mets’ stated “run prevention” mantra and their sudden willingness to splurge on a defensively questionable outfielder.

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.

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.

After being linked to New York following the club’s decision to trade second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics, Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Ketel Marte is now expected to remain in place. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Arizona has no plans to move the three-time All-Star.

The New York Mets have undoubtedly had a lackluster start to the offseason. After all, the club lost two key players, Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz, to free agency. Alonso led the Mets in RBIs and batting average in 2025, while Diaz recently collected the ...