Mets' Bo Bichette Adapts to Third Base Transition

Former shortstop learns new position with guidance from A-Rod's experience

Feb. 20, 2026 at 9:15am

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Bo Bichette, the newly acquired third baseman for the New York Mets, is undergoing an accelerated training program to transition from shortstop to third base. The team is drawing lessons from Alex Rodriguez's own position change earlier in his career to help Bichette adapt to the new role.

Why it matters

Bichette's successful transition to third base is crucial for the Mets, who acquired him in the offseason to bolster their infield. The team is hoping to learn from A-Rod's experience to help Bichette master the new position and become a valuable asset for the team.

The details

During spring training, Bichette has been participating in drills and scenarios to familiarize himself with the nuances of playing third base, such as handling bunts and throws to the bag. The Mets' new bench coach, Kai Correa, has been leading these sessions to help Bichette adapt to the new position.

  • The training program for Bichette's position change began at the start of Mets spring training in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

The players

Bo Bichette

The newly acquired third baseman for the New York Mets, transitioning from his previous role as a shortstop.

Kai Correa

The new bench coach for the New York Mets, who is leading the training sessions to help Bichette adapt to the third base position.

Alex Rodriguez

A former MLB player who also transitioned from shortstop to third base earlier in his career, providing lessons that the Mets are drawing upon to help Bichette with his own position change.

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What they’re saying

“Those bunts are the first thing I thought about when I signed up to go [to] third.”

— Bo Bichette

What’s next

The Mets will continue to monitor Bichette's progress throughout spring training as he adapts to the third base position, with the goal of having him fully prepared for the start of the regular season.

The takeaway

Bichette's transition to third base is a crucial part of the Mets' offseason moves, and the team is drawing on the experiences of players like A-Rod to help ensure a smooth adaptation. The success of this position change will be key to the Mets' success in the upcoming season.