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Three games in, Citi Field boos for Bo Bichette's early at-bats are seen as premature; his former Blue Jays teammate Marcus Semien expects him to have a strong week and season, and Bichette admits his at-bats haven’t been sharp, but remains confident he will hit.
New Mets outfielder Bo Bichette is 0-for-5 with 8 strikeouts and 1 RBI in his first three games, drawing loud boos at Citi Field after a seventh-inning strikeout. Bichette acknowledged his poor at-bats as he and the Mets look to rebound, with a road series against the Cardinals upcoming. His three-year, $126 million deal features a $42 million average annual value and opt-out options after 2026 and 2027.
Paul Skenes’ Opening Day start against the Mets devolved quickly, recording only two outs on 37 pitches and allowing five earned runs on four hits. He attributed the trouble to an abnormally high batting average on balls in play (BABIP) and a leadoff walk, with Pirates manager Don Kelly pulling him to prevent further damage. A misplay by Oneil Cruz helped fuel the Mets’ early rally in an otherwise rough, yet fixable, debut that the Pirates hope rebounds as the season progresses.
The Mets defeated the Pirates 11-7 on Opening Day, with Freddy Peralta earning the win in his Mets debut, solid defense, and a relentless lineup that produced 11 hits and nine walks while knocking Pirates ace Paul Skenes out early.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez executed MLB’s first-ever successful regular-season ABS challenge, overturning a called strike on Freddy Peralta’s pitch against the Pirates and turning a potential two-run homer into a solo shot, helping New York open the season with a win.
Pirates ace Paul Skenes was pulled in the first inning of Opening Day against the Mets, signaling a rough start and a quick exit for Pittsburgh.
Mets rookie Carson Benge earned the Opening Day right-field job after a standout Grapefruit League showing (.366/.435/.439) and strong defensive jumps, setting up a regular role as the club overhauls its outfield.
Carson Benge, the Mets’ 2024 19th overall pick, is set to break camp with New York and start Opening Day in right field after the club opened a 40-man spot. A standout Grapefruit League performance helped his case, and his strong defense and speed bolster his upside despite a Triple-A slump last year. With Mike Tauchman injured and MJ Melendez optioned, Benge appears to have the job, and carrying him on the roster could trigger the Prospect Promotion Incentive if he stays in the majors long enough; the Mets still have depth options like Tauchman, Melendez, Young, Morabito, and Bruján as backups.
Mets and Yankees quickly concluded they had no path to landing Tarik Skubal after brief talks; the Tigers, signaling a playoff push by signing two closers and extending manager A.J. Hinch, remain open to dealing him only for a huge return. The Mets showed interest in Framber Valdez but prefer short-term deals, while Juan Soto and Yoshinobu Yamamoto would be exceptions to that rule.
New York Mets acquire Freddy Peralta from Milwaukee, giving them a true ace to fuel a win-now push while keeping enough depth to flip pieces like David Peterson for other needs. The trade is framed as a net Mets win, with the Cubs gaining by Milwaukee’s NL Central drop and the Phillies likely losing ground; Brewers fans lament losing an All-Star as they pursue a long-term rebuild.
The Mets are open to signing an extension with newly acquired Freddy Peralta after trading for him and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee for top prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat. The team is prioritizing 2026, Peralta had a breakout 2025 season (17-6, 2.70 ERA, 204 strikeouts), and extension talks could begin around spring training as he could become a long-term cornerstone for the rotation.
The White Sox traded Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets and received Luisangel Acuña and a fringe 12th‑round signee, a deal many view as a missed chance after Robert’s 2023 breakout. The return offers little long‑term value, and questions linger about whether the team should have moved him earlier, especially given the 2027 club option and his recent, slower production.
With Luis Robert Jr. joining the Mets, center field defense should be strong thanks to Robert, complemented by Tyrone Taylor in left and helping offset Juan Soto’s weaker right-field defense. Francisco Lindor is the only holdover in the infield, joined by Jorge Polanco, Marcus Semien and Bo Bichette, while Francisco Alvarez is slated to catch and the DH could swing between Brett Baty or Mark Vientos. The club may pursue more upgrades (Bellinger, Austin Hays, or pitching-focused trades) as it nears spring training. A proposed Opening Day order from the piece lists Lindor, Soto, Bichette, Polanco, Baty, Robert, Alvarez, Semien, and Taylor/Benge as the lineup options, underscoring a markedly different roster a year after last year’s opener.
The New York Mets acquired ace Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for pitching prospect Brandon Sproat and minor leaguer Jett Williams. Peralta, 29, went 17-6 with a 2.70 ERA last season, led the NL in wins and earned his second All-Star nod; he earns $8 million this year and can become a free agent after the World Series. Myers, a 27-year-old, was 9-6 with a 3.00 ERA as a rookie in 2024 and posted a 3.55 ERA in 22 appearances last year. The deal strengthens a Mets rotation that faltered in 2025 and follows recent moves, including adding Bo Bichette and Luis Robert Jr.
The Mets acquire right-hander Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in exchange for shortstop/center fielder Jett Williams and right-hander Brandon Sproat. Peralta, a durable above-average starter, should slot as the Mets’ likely No. 1 starter to open the season, with Myers providing additional rotation depth. Milwaukee receives Williams and Sproat—two prospects who could factor into the majors and help replenish the farm—in a Burnes-style swap that strengthens Milwaukee’s long-term outlook despite losing Peralta.