David Wright excited to work with Bo Bichette at Mets camp

Former Mets captain looks forward to mentoring new third baseman

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Before arriving at Mets spring training as a guest instructor, former Mets captain David Wright received a message from the team's new third baseman Bo Bichette saying he wanted to meet him. Wright is excited to spend time with Bichette, who is shifting from shortstop to third base, as well as get to know the Mets' other new players like Jorge Polanco, Marcus Semien, Luis Robert Jr. and Devin Williams.

Why it matters

As a former Mets captain, Wright's mentorship of young players like Bichette could be invaluable in helping the team's new-look roster come together. The Mets have undergone significant roster changes this offseason, so Wright's experience and leadership will be important in guiding the team's new additions.

The details

Bichette, who signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets in January, is shifting from shortstop to third base as one of multiple new players learning new positions. Wright plans to meet with Bichette and begin building a relationship, though he's unsure of the specific direction it will take. Wright is also looking forward to getting to know the Mets' other new arrivals like Polanco, Semien, Robert Jr. and Williams, as the team has undergone a roster overhaul this offseason.

  • Wright received Bichette's message before arriving at Mets spring training as a guest instructor.
  • Wright planned to meet with Bichette on Monday.

The players

David Wright

A former Mets captain who is returning to the team as a guest instructor for spring training.

Bo Bichette

The Mets' new third baseman who signed a three-year, $126 million contract in January and is shifting from shortstop to third base.

Pete Alonso

A former Mets player who has departed the team this offseason.

Brandon Nimmo

A former Mets player who has departed the team this offseason.

Jeff McNeil

A former Mets player who has departed the team this offseason.

Edwin Díaz

A former Mets player who has departed the team this offseason.

Jorge Polanco

One of the new players who has joined the Mets this offseason.

Marcus Semien

One of the new players who has joined the Mets this offseason.

Luis Robert Jr.

One of the new players who has joined the Mets this offseason.

Devin Williams

One of the new players who has joined the Mets this offseason.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not sure what direction that is going to go into, whether it's third base or New York, whatever the question set is. But I am excited to get to spend some time with him.”

— David Wright, Former Mets captain (New York Post)

“I really love spring training energy, especially with the new group of guys that the Mets have. Now you get to meet some of these guys for the first time and it just seems there's energy and enthusiasm in that locker room. I like being a small part of that.”

— David Wright, Former Mets captain (SNY)

“Knowing Francisco [Lindor] for the last few years, knowing Juan [Soto] for the last few years, when you have a handful or a group of leaders in there, that is just as good if not better than having a single leader. Times change. It makes sense when you have the veteran group that they have in here, that group can get together with these young guys, these top prospects, and say, 'Hey, this is how we're going to kind of do it.' I think that's what made the team successful, the success that we had when I played, that let these young players know that 'Starting now, this is how we play the game. This is how we carry ourselves.'”

— David Wright, Former Mets captain (New York Post)

The takeaway

As a former Mets captain, Wright's mentorship of young players like Bichette could be invaluable in helping the team's new-look roster come together and establish a winning culture. With significant roster changes this offseason, Wright's experience and leadership will be important in guiding the team's new additions.