Bo Bichette shows off defense as he continues to settle in at third base for Mets

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Observations from Mets’ spring training on Tuesday:

Good hands

Bo Bichette looked like a natural at third base when he charged in and made a smooth bare-handed play and strong throw to get Zach Dezenzo at first to end the top of the third.

There have been questions about Bichette’s arm as he makes the move from shortstop to third

New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette barehands a grounder and throws out Zach Dezenzo at first base in the third inning during spring training at Clover Field, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST
Bo Bichette is taking over third base for the Mets. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

Baker’s dozen

Ten Mets pitchers combined to walk 13 batters Tuesday. Afterward, Carlos Mendoza was asked if it was too soon to start worrying about that number.

New York Mets pitcher Jefry Yan throws in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros during Spring Training at Clover Field, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, in Port St. Lucie. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

The manager said: “Way too early, but it’s not ideal, either. The message is we have to attack the zone.”

Caught my eye

Juan Soto, never known for his glove, made a shoestring catch in his new home in left field on Zach Cole’s sinking liner in the first inning. 

Wednesday’s schedule

The Mets host the Cardinals at Clover Park at 1:10 p.m. with Jonah Tong set to make his first start of the spring. 

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