Overview
- Bo Bichette will start at shortstop Friday against the Cardinals to stay fresh for emergency use, according to the New York Post.
- Bichette said he discussed the move with manager Carlos Mendoza, called himself excited to do it, and confirmed it is his only shortstop game this spring.
- Post reporting indicates deploying Bichette as the backup shortstop could allow the Mets to keep both Carson Benge and Mike Tauchman, likely sending Ronny Mauricio to the minors.
- Francisco Lindor is working back from a hamate injury and is questionable for Opening Day, increasing the importance of shortstop coverage.
- Benge and Tauchman have posted strong springs, and Tauchman holds a March 25 opt-out clause that pressures the timing of a roster decision.