Locked On Mets - Daily Podcast On The New York Mets

Are the New York Mets Better WITH or WITHOUT Bo Bichette?! | Is He the BRIDGE to Jefferson Rojas?

October 6, 2026·30 min
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New York Mets face uncertainty as Bo Bichette's contract opt-out looms.Will the Mets' infield be stronger with Bichette at third, or is it time to move on?Ryan Finkelstein breaks down Bichette’s decision, analyzing contract details, financial incentives, and Bichette’s performance drop since joining New York.The discussion highlights Bichette’s durability, comparisons to potential replacements like Brett Baty, and the limited strength of this season’s third base free agent market.Key topics include the ripple effects on the Mets’ infield depth—should Bichette leave—and potential options such as Marcus Semien, Ronny Mauricio, and emerging prospect Jefferson Rojas.Finkelstein examines the strategic impact of keeping Bichette, exploring future possibilities for a bounce-back season and the club's pursuit of playoff contention.The episode raises crucial questions: Can the Mets afford to lose their everyday third baseman, or is Bichette the key bridge to the next generation of talent?Wendell Cruz-Imagn ImagesEverydayer&nbsp;Club&nbsp;&nbsp;If you never miss an&nbsp;episode,&nbsp;it’s&nbsp;time to make it official. Join the Locked&nbsp;On&nbsp;Everydayer&nbsp;Club and get&nbsp;ad-free audio, access to our&nbsp;members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.&nbsp;Click here to learn more and join your team’s community:&nbsp;https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub&nbsp;&nbsp;JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets&nbsp;&nbsp;Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!IndeedListeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at&nbsp;http://Indeed.com/podcast.Gameday Mens HealthGameday Men’s Health is a real, in-person men’s health clinic that&nbsp;looks at the full picture&nbsp; before developing a treatment plan.&nbsp;Book your complimentary test and consult at&nbsp;https://join.gamedaymenshealth.com/reasons_to_choose_gameday-1201?utm_source=lockedon&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=MLB&amp;utm_network=lockedon&amp;utm_adgroup=corp&amp;ghl_tag=national,corpKALSHIFor a limited time,&nbsp;Download Kalshi and use code&nbsp;Locked On&nbsp;to get $25 when you trade $25.&nbsp;Kalshi. Trade&nbsp;what’s&nbsp;next.&nbsp;&nbsp;OdooGreat organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at&nbsp;https://Odoo.com/lockedon.GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelThis season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.&nbsp;FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit <a

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