USA Today’s Bob Nightengale captured the mood, calling it a “Horror Show” for the franchise and noting the Mets have been outscored 60-18 during the skid—their longest losing streak since 2004.
Bo Bichette has been emblematic of the early-season struggles. He finished the loss with one hit and one run, and is batting .227 with one home run, nine RBIs, eight runs, and 22 strikeouts in 21 games.
The Mets signed Bichette to a substantial contract this offseason—a three-year, $126 million deal with no deferred compensation and a full no-trade clause, per Spotrac. The article also highlights the club’s projected tax payroll around $358 million, underscoring the high-cost roster the Mets are trying to sustain amid the disappointing results.
Bichette’s MLB career, including his time as a 2016 second-round pick who spent seven seasons with the Toronto Blue Jays, adds context to the signing. The two-time All-Star is described as coming off a season in which he helped the Blue Jays reach the World Series.
