Bo Bichette didn’t mince words when asked what it’s like hitting behind Juan Soto in the Mets’ lineup. His answer was simple, direct, and probably exactly what New York’s front office wanted to hear.
“It’s just fun scoring runs,” Bichette said Wednesday night, after the Mets crushed the Cincinnati Reds 9-1 at Citi Field.
The third baseman backed up that statement with a 3-for-4 night, a walk, three runs scored, and an RBI. The performance extended his hit streak to six games and continued what has quietly become one of the most productive June stretches by any National League hitter this season.
A lineup finally finding its rhythm
For much of 2026, the Mets have struggled to consistently produce runs, despite an aggressive offseason that brought in Soto on a historic contract. The results have been uneven, and the team has spent the first two and a half months searching for the offensive identity it expected to have on Opening Day.
But over the past few weeks, something has clicked. Bichette, a two-time All-Star, has started to look like the hitter who dominated for Toronto earlier in his career. His June surge has helped stabilize a lineup that had too often been either boom or bust.
Earlier this month, Bichette and Soto gave Mets fans a moment they won’t forget, crushing back-to-back home runs against the Atlanta Braves. The image of the two stars circling the bases in unison felt like a preview of what this offense could look like when everything is firing.
The elephant in the clubhouse
Of course, there’s a reason Bichette’s quotes are being dissected a little more carefully than usual. His contract includes opt-out clauses after each of the first two seasons, and according to reports from rival executives, there’s growing speculation that he could test free agency again after the 2026 campaign ends.
The team has not confirmed any plans, and Bichette hasn’t publicly addressed his long-term future. For now, both sides appear focused on the present. The Mets are trying to climb back into playoff contention after a shaky start, and Bichette is enjoying being in the middle of a lineup that finally looks dangerous.
“It’s just fun scoring runs,” he repeated, as if to emphasize that the simple joy of winning is enough for now.
If Bichette and Soto keep producing together, New York may finally have the offensive foundation it needs to build real momentum — and maybe make the kind of run that makes those complicated contract questions feel like a problem worth having.
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