Mets' Bo Bichette Addresses Boos from Fans Amid Early Struggles

The star infielder is adjusting to a new team and position after signing a $126 million deal in the offseason.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:36pm

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A fractured, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic motion and energy of a baseball player batting or fielding, with the player's face and uniform abstracted into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes and planes.Bichette's early struggles with the Mets have raised concerns, but the team and its fans will be closely watching as the star infielder adjusts to his new team and position.Today in Pittsburgh

Bo Bichette, the New York Mets' high-priced offseason acquisition, is facing early criticism from fans after a slow start to the 2026 season. Bichette, who signed a three-year, $126 million contract, went 1-for-14 with 8 strikeouts in the Mets' opening series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, leading to boos from the Citi Field crowd. The two-time All-Star is also adjusting to a new position at third base after playing primarily shortstop with the Toronto Blue Jays.

Why it matters

Bichette's struggles are an early test for the Mets, who are hoping his big-money signing will help propel them back to the playoffs. Fans are quick to turn on underperforming stars, and Bichette will need to find his groove quickly to avoid becoming a lightning rod for criticism in New York.

The details

In the Mets' opening series against the Pirates, Bichette went 1-for-14 with 8 strikeouts, leading to boos from the home crowd at Citi Field. Bichette acknowledged his at-bats were 'terrible' and that the boos came too late, indicating he was aware of his poor performance. The Mets won two of three games in the series, providing a small silver lining. Bichette is also adjusting to a new position at third base after playing primarily shortstop with the Blue Jays.

  • Bichette signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets in the offseason.
  • The Mets opened the 2026 season with a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates from March 28-30.

The players

Bo Bichette

A two-time MLB All-Star infielder who signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the New York Mets in the offseason.

Francisco Lindor

The Mets' starting shortstop, who Bichette is transitioning to play third base in order to accommodate.

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What they’re saying

“If anything, I thought it took too long. I thought my at-bats were terrible, too.”

— Bo Bichette

What’s next

The Mets begin a seven-game road trip on Monday, facing the St. Louis Cardinals and then the San Francisco Giants. Bichette has found more success at Busch Stadium in the past, but has limited experience at Oracle Park.

The takeaway

Bichette's early struggles with the Mets have put him under the microscope in New York, where fans are quick to turn on underperforming stars. He'll need to find his groove quickly to avoid becoming a lightning rod for criticism as the Mets look to return to the playoffs.