Francisco Lindor has seen firsthand how difficult it’s been for Bo Bichette to adjust to the New York Mets in his first season in Queens. It’s been a tough three-game stretch, but the team’s captain made it clear he fully supports the new third baseman, saying his moment to shine will come.
“He’s one of the best hitters in the game. He’s going to have a lot of big moments for us,” Lindor said, also pointing to his own adjustment period after arriving from another team. “This is only normal, we are all with him, we know what kind of hitter he is.”
Lindor has had a close look at his teammate’s at-bats, and despite Bichette’s 1-for-14 start, he noted there have been some encouraging swings. Bichette recently addressed the boos from Mets fans, acknowledging his early struggles at the plate.
Lindor hasn’t had it easy either
Lindor is dealing with his own slow start, though not as rough as Bichette’s. He’s currently 2-for-11, finishing the opening series with a .182 average, with both of his hits coming in the final game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
“He’s one of the best hitters in the game. He’s going to have a lot of big moments for us.”
— SNY (@SNYtv) March 29, 2026
Francisco Lindor talks about Bo Bichette’s first series with the Mets: pic.twitter.com/jqkeIRkmYa
Compared to the start of the 2025 season, this is actually an improvement for Lindor, who went hitless against the Houston Astros in last year’s opening series, despite that season ultimately becoming one of the best of his career, finishing with 644 at-bats, 172 hits, and earning MVP and All-Star consideration.
According to Baseball Reference projections, Lindor is expected to hit .262 with 80 RBIs and at least 28 home runs in 2026. Those numbers would align with his recent production, having posted three straight seasons with 30+ home runs and 80+ RBIs, key contributions for the Mets’ goals this year.
