On Thursday, the New York Mets will finish their series with the Cleveland Guardians in Ohio.
They are coming off a 6-5 victory on Wednesday.
Bo Bichette (who batted 3rd) finished with one hit, two strikeouts and one RBI in five at-bats.
New York Mets Announce Bo Bichette Change
GettyBo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets catches a fly ball that was hit by Petey Halpin of the Cleveland Guardians during the second inning at Progressive Field on August 05, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
For Thursday’s game, the Mets have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Mets 8/6 F. Lindor SS B. Bichette 3B L. Robert Jr. CF C. Benge RF F. Alvarez DH M. Semien 2B E. Wagaman 1B L. Torrens C C. Pache LF N. McLean SP”
F. Lindor SS B. Bichette 3B L. Robert Jr. CF C. Benge RF F. Alvarez DH M. Semien 2B E. Wagaman 1B L. Torrens C C. Pache LF
N. McLean SP
Bichette has been moved up to the 2nd spot in the order on Thursday.
The two-time MLB All-Star is currently batting .256 with 116 hits, 11 home runs, 55 RBIs, 54 runs and one stolen base in 114 games.
He is in the middle of his first season with the Mets.
GettyLuke Weaver #30 of the New York Mets (L) is greeted by Bo Bichette #19 after making a play in the field during the eighth inning of the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on July 26, 2026 in New York City.
Before the Mets, Bichette had spent the first seven seasons of his MLB career with the Toronto Blue Jays.
They are coming off a year where they reached the World Series for the first time since the 1993 season.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on January 16): “Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets are in agreement on a three-year, $126 million contract, sources tell ESPN. After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.”
After losing the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes, the Mets pivot quickly and get one of the best players left on the market. @WillSammon was first on the deal.
Looking At The Mets Right Now
GettyJefry Yan #84 and Carson Benge #3 of the New York Mets celebrate the team’s 6-5 win over the Cleveland Guardians in ten innings at Progressive Field on August 05, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Mets have had a very tough season.
They are currently at the bottom of the National League East with a 49-66 record in 115 games.
Over their last ten games, the Mets have gone 6-4 (and they are 24-32 in 56 games on the road).
Following the Guardians, they will remain on the road to visit the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night at PNC Park.
New York Mets Announce Bo Bichette Change During Guardians Series