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Mets Confront Bo Bichette’s Third-Base Growing Pains After Early Miscues

Early throwing errors have forced the Mets to prioritize third-base reps.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Mets Infielder Bo Bichette (19) catches Pittsburgh Pirates’ Brandon Lowe (5) foul in the second inning at Citi Field, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Queens, NY, Image 2 shows Jorge Polanco (11) throws out Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Ryan O'Hearn at first base during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in New York

Overview

  • Bo Bichette’s switch showed strain Saturday when a tailing throw up the first-base line let Bryan Reynolds reach, one game after a similar throw was saved by Jorge Polanco.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said they will focus on routine throws in practice and expects added game reps to steady Bichette’s mechanics.
  • The 28-year-old entered 2026 with zero major-league innings at third after years at shortstop and a late-2025 look at second with Toronto.
  • His bat showed value in his Mets debut as an RBI sacrifice fly off Pirates ace Paul Skenes capped an 0-2 battle, with metrics highlighting elite expected average and a low whiff rate.
  • Reporters warn the club may adjust positions if errors continue, and early reps for Polanco at first also looked rough during the extra-inning win over Pittsburgh.