Bichette Sparks a Methodical Mets Makeover for a Flexible, Up-the-Middle Future
New York’s winter overhaul centered on stronger up-the-middle defense, payroll flexibility, and frontline pitching, with Bo Bichette at the core after early talks shifted his position from second to third. The Mets traded Nimmo for Marcus Semien, let Diaz and Alonso depart, added Jorge Polanco for infield versatility, and acquired Freddy Peralta to anchor the rotation, while keeping a flexible bullpen plan and aiming to pair Lindor with Soto as long-term anchors and to build around a rising farm system. Will the plan yield a contending Mets once spring comes?
