Once feared as baseball's next power broker, the billionaire Mets owner has watched his team lose star players while failing to land replacements

Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, taking one of the top players off the market.

Combined with $765 million man Juan Soto and perpetual All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor, Bichette both lengthens and diversifies New York's lineup. Bichette banged out 181 hits in 139 games in 2025, and twice led the AL in hits, in 2021 (191) and 2022 (189).

The New York Mets reportedly agreed to a deal with Bo Bichette, but they still have needs to address on their roster.

When New York Mets owner Steve Cohen tweeted on Thursday, "Let me know when you see smoke," it was a reference to the papal election and, basically, a public statement that we're all waiting to find out whose offer top free-agent outfielder Kyle Tucker would choose.

The Mets have added a new third baseman by signing Bo Bichette, but what does that mean for Brett Baty's future with the organization?