Due to inclement weather, the New York Mets will face the Colorado Rockies in a doubleheader on Sunday. New York dropped the first game of the series on Friday, so they are on the verge of losing another series.
The Mets no longer have the worst record in MLB. Still, it’s clear, especially after Alex Cora’s firing, that Carlos Mendoza needs to tally some wins to ease the pressure in the managerial hot seat. Before the doubleheader on Sunday, the Mets announced a notable Bo Bichette decision.
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Bo Bichette to Start at Shortstop on Sunday
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 13: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets at bat during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
Per SNY_Mets, Bo Bichette is starting at shortstop today for the Mets, and it’s the first time with the Mets that he’s starting at shortstop.
With Francisco Lindor on the Injured List with a calf strain, it was thought that Ronny Mauricio would get a lot of reps at the shortstop position, but manager Carlos Mendoza has decided that Bo Bichette might give New York the best chance to win if he’s at short.
While with the Toronto Blue Jays, Bichette played shortstop, but very notably, his struggles were apparent, and it led to the Mets wanting to change his position to third base.
Now, before April is even over, the Mets are dealing with injuries, and Bichette is slotting in to play shortstop for now.
It’s unclear if he will play shortstop for both games of the DH, but that decision will likely be made after the first game.
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Bo Bichette’s Tenure with the Mets
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 15: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets in action against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. All players are wearing the number 42 in honor of Jackie Robinson Day. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Before the 2026 season, the Mets inked Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract.
It hasn’t totally panned out yet, as Bichette is off to a pretty slow start.
In 100+ at-bats this season, he’s hitting .239 with a bWAR of -0.3, one home run, 26 hits, and 12 RBI. With the absence of Francisco Lindor, Bichette is being counted on, alongside Juan Soto, to produce in the Mets order.
The New York Mets are not off to a great start this season, but there’s still plenty of time to turn it around. It will be interesting to see if Mendoza continues to stick with Bo Bichette at shortstop.
Bichette’s issues at shortstop last season were enough that the Blue Jays couldn’t keep running him out there, so his performance will be closely monitored while at the premier middle infield position.
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