Mets' Marcus Semien upbeat about Bo Bichette reunion, looks forward to playing with Francisco Lindor

Semien excited to reunite with former Blue Jays teammate Bichette, but laments Lindor's absence due to injury

Feb. 15, 2026 at 9:55am

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New Mets second baseman Marcus Semien is excited about reuniting with his former Blue Jays teammate Bo Bichette, who the Mets recently signed to play third base. However, Semien is lamenting the absence of double-play partner Francisco Lindor, who underwent hamate bone surgery and will miss the start of the season. Semien is looking forward to working with Bichette on defense as the latter transitions to a new position, and is eager to get on the field with Lindor once he recovers.

Why it matters

The Mets made several key offseason moves to bolster their infield, including trading for Semien and signing Bichette. However, Lindor's injury is a setback as the Mets look to build chemistry in the middle of their infield. Semien's leadership and veteran experience will be important as the team navigates Lindor's absence and Bichette's position change.

The details

Semien, 35, was acquired by the Mets in a trade that sent Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers. He brings Gold Glove-caliber defense to second base, but is looking to bounce back offensively after two seasons with an OPS below .700. Semien has already had conversations with the Mets' new hitting staff about making adjustments to get his bat back on track. Meanwhile, Bichette, 27, is transitioning from shortstop to third base after signing a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets. Semien, who played with Bichette in Toronto in 2021, is eager to help the young slugger with the position change.

  • Semien was traded to the Mets in November 2025.
  • Bichette signed with the Mets in February 2026.
  • Lindor underwent hamate bone surgery on February 14, 2026, and faces a six-week recovery.

The players

Marcus Semien

A 35-year-old veteran second baseman who was acquired by the Mets in a trade with the Texas Rangers. He brings Gold Glove-caliber defense but is looking to bounce back offensively after two down seasons.

Bo Bichette

A 27-year-old former shortstop who the Mets recently signed to a three-year, $126 million contract to play third base. He is transitioning to a new position after playing shortstop for the Blue Jays.

Francisco Lindor

The Mets' star shortstop who underwent hamate bone surgery and will miss the start of the 2026 season.

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What they’re saying

“He's a little older, a little more seasoned, and now he's learning a new position. I was in that position when I met him. I was learning second base, so there's things we can talk about.”

— Marcus Semien, Mets second baseman

“It was really a bummer. I was looking forward to this time of the spring, but it doesn't take away the fact he's going to be back, hopefully for Opening Day, and we'll get as many games as we can together.”

— Marcus Semien, Mets second baseman

What’s next

Lindor is expected to return from his hamate bone surgery in time for Opening Day, allowing him to play alongside Semien and Bichette in the Mets' infield.

The takeaway

The Mets have made several key offseason moves to bolster their infield, but Lindor's injury is a setback as the team looks to build chemistry. Semien's veteran leadership and experience will be crucial as the Mets navigate Lindor's absence and Bichette's position change.