Bo Bichette's hitting woes not early concern for Mets

Elite hitter expected to bounce back after slow start in New York

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:21am

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Despite a slow start at the plate, the Mets should not be overly concerned about Bo Bichette's early-season struggles. The 28-year-old shortstop, who excelled in the World Series just months ago, is a proven hitter who is expected to turn things around quickly according to his former Blue Jays teammate Marcus Semien.

Why it matters

Bichette is a key offseason acquisition for the Mets, signing a lucrative long-term contract to bolster their lineup. His early slump has drawn boos from frustrated fans, but the team and his former teammate believe his track record of success will prevail.

The details

Through the Mets' first three games, Bichette is batting just .091 with 8 strikeouts. He acknowledged his at-bats have been 'terrible' so far, but his former double-play partner Semien expects him to 'have a good week, much less a good year.' Bichette, 28, is coming off an impressive postseason performance where he excelled despite playing through an injury.

  • Bichette struck out 3 times in the Mets' game on Sunday, March 30, 2026.
  • Bichette has 8 strikeouts so far this season, the most in the NL.

The players

Bo Bichette

A 28-year-old shortstop who was a key offseason acquisition for the Mets, signing a lucrative long-term contract.

Marcus Semien

Bichette's former double-play partner with the Blue Jays, who believes Bichette will turn things around quickly.

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What they’re saying

“Whatever these three games were, I still expect him to have a good week, much less a good year.”

— Marcus Semien, Former Blue Jays teammate

“If anything, I thought it took too long [for the boos].”

— Bo Bichette

The takeaway

While Bichette's early struggles have drawn boos from Mets fans, the team and his former teammate remain confident that the elite hitter will quickly turn things around and have a strong season in New York.