Bo Bichette returns to shortstop after New York Mets’ latest injury

Bo Bichette played 716 games at shortstop during seven standout MLB seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays. But when he signed a three-year, $126 million free-agent deal to join the New York Mets in the offseason, Bichette knew he would have to change positions. That’s because the Mets already had one of the game’s best shortstops in Francisco Lindor.

Bichette moved over to third base and prepared for life at the hot corner. MORE: Braves forced to send superstar back on IL amid MLB’s best start Like so many aspects of the New York Mets’ 2026 season, things haven’t gone as planned. Lindor is out with a left calf strain.

Then, on Saturday, Lindor’s backup, Ronny Mauricio, fractured his thumb. When the Mets shared their lineup for Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels, Bichette was back at his familiar shortstop position. Mets, Bichette start poorly On Sunday, the Mets officially placed Mauricio on the 10-day injured list and recalled third baseman Vidal Brujan from Syracuse.

Bichette, who took over for Mauricio at shortstop at the end of Saturday’s extra-inning loss to the Angels, is off to a slow start. He is slashing . 237/.