January 24, 2026

Shortstop Bo Bichette was one of the top hitters on the open market this season and finally found a suitor in the New York Mets. The Mets inked the star infielder to a three-year, $126 million contract. However, entering 2025, Bichette's fantasy stock was at an all-time low following a disappointing 2024 season. In 2024, Bichette turned in a career-low .225/.277/.322 line with only four home runs and five stolen bases. However, the 27-year-old quickly got back on track in 2025, which netted him the massive contract. With the Blue Jays, Bichette posted a much higher .311/.357/.483 line with 18 home runs and four stolen bases. Under the hood, Bichette generated a .353 xwOBA (83rd percentile) and a .295 xBA (95th percentile). Additionally, he posted a career-best 14.5% K%, a stark drop from the 19.1% and 19.0% he held in 2023 and 2024. Even though his move to Citi Field may slightly hinder his upside (as the stadium's overall Park Factor for right-handed hitters is lower than Rogers Centre in Toronto), he will join a top-heavy lineup that will keep his counting stats high. Batting alongside Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and newly-acquired Luis Robert Jr. gives Bichette the upside to tally a 90+ run and 90+ RBI season. While he is going off as the No. 12 shortstop in NFBC drafts (102.3 ADP), he will pick up third base eligibility in the opening week as he is slated to cover the hot corner in New York. Even though his speed upside is low, he is a high-end four-category contributor with elite batting-average upside and could see a career-high in counting stats.--Andy Smith