MLB · NL East · Est. 1962 · Citi Field
Updated March 16, 2026
The Mets capped another massive offseason by trading for ace Freddy Peralta, signing Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal, and acquiring Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox. With Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, and Francisco Alvarez already in place, this is the most talented Mets roster ever assembled.
Bo Bichette will move from shortstop to third base to accommodate Francisco Lindor, a transition that could be seamless or catastrophic. Bichette's bat plays anywhere, but the defensive adjustment will be worth monitoring closely in the early weeks.
Luis Robert Jr. arrives in Queens as one of baseball's most tantalizing enigmas: a former Gold Glove center fielder with 30-30 potential who has been plagued by injuries. A fresh start with new voices in his ear could unlock the star production the White Sox never consistently got.
Juan Soto's 15-year, $765 million contract still feels surreal, but Year 1 proved he was worth every penny. Entering Year 2, the expectations only grow, and with the supporting cast Cohen has assembled around him, there are no more excuses for anything short of a pennant.