The New York Mets have had an active offseason on the infield.
Even before Friday, they had already traded for Marcus Semien and signed Jorge Polanco. And now they've signed Bo Bichette.
They all join Francisco Lindor on what at first glance appears to be a confusing infield.
But it seems set to take a logical shape.
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Lindor won't be moving off of his shortstop position. He's so good there.
Semien, who came over in a trade for Brandon Nimmo, is a Gold Glove second baseman. That'll be his spot.
Polanco, who signed in free agency from the Mariners, has played all over the infield in his career. But at the time of his signing, it was said he'd probably play first base, which Pete Alonso vacated when he left for the Orioles. And that's definitely the most logical spot for Polanco now.
That leaves third base for Bichette, who has never played that spot professionally but was already reported during free agency as a possibility to play the hot corner with whatever team he signed with.
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That's a great infield of veteran hitters that the Mets surely are pretty happy with.
It does create questions about the young quartet of Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio and Luisangel Acuna, all of whom could've made cases for playing time but now appear pretty boxed out. Don't be surprised if there's a trade coming.
But for now, the Mets will celebrate, because they've got a star-studded bunch seeking a bounceback season in Queens.
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