Bo Bichette returns to shortstop after New York Mets’ latest injury

Bichette, who took over for Mauricio at shortstop at the end of Saturday’s extra-inning loss to the Angels, is off to a slow start. He is slashing .237/.276/.319 with two home runs and 15 RBIs. Bichette has made just two errors at third base.

After Saturday’s game, Bichette embraced the move back to shortstop.

“Whatever the team needs,” he said, per ESPN.

The Mets, too, are struggling to say the least. New York owns baseball’s worst record at 11-22, two games worse than their nearest competitors in the Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants and Boston Red Sox.

What it means for Mets

Ultimately, the Mets want to get Lindor back in the lineup and return Bichette to third base. Lindor is expected back later this month or in early June.

Until then, New York will turn to Brett Baty, who is in the lineup on Sunday, and Brujan at third base. Baty has played 248 games at the position during his five seasons with the Mets. First baseman Mark Vientos has third-base experience as well.