The New York Mets reportedly plan to play free agent signee Bo Bichette at third base, but there's one small problem.

This article was originally published on risingapple.com as Latest NY Mets rumors involving Kyle Tucker create a cautious optimism.

The Philadelphia Phillies weren't thrilled to learn that Bo Bichette spurned their offer to sign a three-year, $126 million deal with the New York Mets (which includes two opt-outs).

The Mets are one of the many teams interested in this Brewers ace, with New York having an interesting connection.

Following Alex Bregman's decision to join the Cubs, attention now turns to the Big 3: Kyle Tucker, Cody Bellinger and Bo Bichette.

The Mets have a new wave of players that could make an impact on the team this season, but they already have some homegrown players on the big league roster that could be difference makers in 2026. The White Sox are reportedly interested in Griffin Canning, who was having a nice season with the Mets before suffering an Achilles injury.

Major League Baseball's offseason hot stove kicked into overdrive late last week with a rare three-team swap getting overshadowed by Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette becoming two of the highest-salaried players in the sport.