The New York Mets have had an incredibly busy twenty-four hours that left fans riding a roller coaster of emotions. First the team suffered a major disappointment when they lost out on superstar Kyle Tucker who signed a record breaking deal with the Dodgers. However the mood shifted quickly on Friday morning when the Mets announced they had signed star infielder Bo Bichette for over one hundred million dollars. This move has fixed one problem but created a new puzzle for the team to solve.
With Bichette taking over third base the Mets now have too many talented players for only a few spots in the infield. Between Francisco Lindor at shortstop and new additions Marcus Semien and Jorge Polanco there is simply no room left for young talent like Brett Baty. Because of this many sports experts believe the Mets are now perfectly positioned to make a blockbuster trade. The most likely partner for this deal is the Boston Red Sox who desperately need a young third baseman.
A trade between these two teams would help both sides get exactly what they need for the upcoming season. The Red Sox have several talented outfielders like Jarren Duran but they are missing a reliable player for the corner of their infield. By trading Baty to Boston the Mets could clear up their crowded infield and finally land the high quality outfielder they have been searching for all winter. It would be a rare win-win scenario for two of the biggest teams in the league.
While some fans are sad to see a homegrown prospect like Baty potentially leave it might be the only way for the Mets to finish building a World Series roster. The team has shown that they are not afraid to be aggressive and make big changes to win right now. Whether they pull the trigger on a trade or try to move Baty to a new position remains to be seen but the next few days could bring even more big news to Queens.