REUNION: Could the Mets Trade Bo Bichette BACK to the Blue Jays?! | New York Mets Podcast

New York Mets’ trade deadline strategy takes center stage as Bo Bichette’s future hangs in the balance.   Could Bichette return to the Toronto Blue Jays and ignite their sluggish offense, or should the Mets prioritize keeping him amid a barren free agent market?   Ryan Finkelstein explores the financial complexities of a potential Bichette deal, including the possibility of Andres Gimenez returning to Citi Field, and weighs the pros and cons of eating large contracts to secure top prospect returns. Key discussion points include the Mets’ ongoing struggles with runners in scoring position, defensive blunders that plagued their latest loss, and the looming impact of Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert’s rehab assignments.   Finkelstein also breaks down positional fits, trade mechanics, and the challenges of reshaping the infield while spotlighting disappointing performances from Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio, and Brett Baty.   With the trade deadline approaching, can the Mets chart a viable path forward? Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.    KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today'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. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   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 FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.