Mets' Bo Bichette accepts boos from home fans amid awful start

The star third baseman knows he needs to perform better at the plate and in the field.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:06am

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New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette has struggled mightily to start the 2026 season, batting just .071 with one hit in 14 at-bats. Bichette, who is making $42 million per year, acknowledged that the boos from Mets fans are warranted given his poor performance so far.

Why it matters

The Mets signed Bichette to a lucrative contract in the offseason to be a cornerstone of their lineup, but his early-season struggles have frustrated fans who have high expectations for the team. Bichette's ability to turn things around at the plate and in the field will be crucial to the Mets' success this year.

The details

Bichette, who was previously an All-Star shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays, is adjusting to a new position at third base with the Mets. He has struggled defensively in addition to his woes at the plate, leading to boos from the home crowd. Bichette said he's surprised it took this long for the fans to start booing him, as he knows he needs to perform better to live up to his contract.

  • The 2026 MLB season began on March 26.

The players

Bo Bichette

A star third baseman for the New York Mets who is making $42 million per year on a lucrative contract. Bichette is struggling at the plate and in the field to start the 2026 season.

New York Mets

The MLB team that signed Bo Bichette to a big contract in the offseason to be a cornerstone of their lineup.

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What they’re saying

“If anything, I thought it took too long.”

— Bo Bichette

What’s next

Bichette and the Mets will look to turn things around as the season progresses. The team and its fans will be closely watching to see if Bichette can get his bat going and improve his defense at third base.

The takeaway

This situation highlights the high expectations and intense scrutiny that star players face in major markets like New York. Bichette knows he needs to perform better to win back the Mets' fans, and his ability to do so will be crucial to the team's success this season.