This week, the New York Mets lost out on Kyle Tucker and quickly pivoted to Bo Bichette, and for fantasy purposes, this is an absolute win for Bichette managers and those targeting the star. You will hear talk that Bichette is switching positions, and long term that is why some teams were hesitant to commit to lengthy contracts, but for fantasy players, that should not matter at all. In fact, a move to third base only adds positional eligibility this season, which actually increases his fantasy value.
Bichette can flat-out hit. He led the league in hits in both 2021 and 2022 and, when healthy, looked excellent in 2023 with a .306 batting average while also showing power with 20 home runs. In 2024, he was again struck by the injury bug, which cannot be completely discounted, but he looked noticeably better late in the season and showed signs of returning to form. He still hits almost 90% in the zone and has a low 18% whiff rate.
Bichette is exactly the type of player I am targeting in fantasy drafts. I understand the injury risks, and they are real, but hitters capable of flirting with a .300 average are rare in today’s game. Pair that batting average with strong counting stats while hitting behind Francisco Lindor, with Juan Soto also in the lineup, and the upside becomes very clear.
I believe a healthy Bichette could approach 100 RBIs and possibly score close to 100 runs. Add that to a .290-plus average and you have a top-tier fantasy option who may be available at a discount because of injury concerns and the position change. Injury-prone players always carry risk, but if you are going to take that chance, it should be on someone with legitimate MVP-level upside. Bichette fits that profile perfectly and is a player I am willing to reach for after the elite superstars are off the board.