The New York Mets’ turbulent 2026 campaign continues to spiral, even as the team recently snapped a rough stretch with a 7–1 win over the Seattle Mariners. Despite that brief bright spot, New York still sits at the bottom of the NL East with a 27–35 record, a disappointing standing for a club that entered the season hoping to rebound from last year’s collapse.
With roughly 100 games remaining, attention around the organization is already shifting toward trade deadline decisions. Given their current trajectory, the Mets could eventually position themselves as sellers if their struggles persist. However, not every major offseason acquisition is expected to be on the table.
One of the biggest talking points has been the future of Bo Bichette, who joined the Mets in a headline-grabbing move this past offseason. Despite widespread speculation about whether New York might explore trading him if the season continues to deteriorate, insider Chelsea James of SNY believes such a scenario is highly improbable.
In a recent mailbag response, James emphasized that the Mets are not currently inclined to move Bichette unless the team completely collapses beyond recovery. Even in that extreme case, she noted that financial and performance factors make a trade unlikely, especially given his contract situation and current struggles.
“I do not see them trading Bichette,” James wrote. “Unless they totally, completely fall out of contention, it seems highly unlikely.”
Bichette’s situation has become one of the more complicated storylines in New York. Now in the first year of his deal, he is owed significant money over the next few seasons reportedly around $110 million over the remaining term making him a difficult asset to move even in a seller’s market. His underperformance has only added to the challenge, as opposing teams would likely be hesitant to take on both his contract and current production dip.
On the field, Bichette has endured a difficult 2026 season, posting a .590 OPS and struggling to find consistency at the plate. Questions have also surfaced about his health and whether lingering issues could be affecting his performance, especially when compared to his stronger previous seasons. A similar downturn occurred during his 2024 campaign with the Toronto Blue Jays, further raising concerns about whether his struggles are temporary or indicative of a deeper issue.
For now, the Mets appear committed to riding out the experiment rather than exploring a trade market that would likely be limited and underwhelming given his current form.
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