As far as New York Mets rumors go, it’s much the same. The benefit is the Mets open up a rotation spot for next year better used on someone on the upswing, not down. Bichette is a Mets trade candidate in the lightest way because of how complicated it is with his contract. This explains why Bichette isn’t getting discussed much at all in Mets rumors or speculation from other ball clubs. From New York’s perspective, some hesitation to trade Bichette could always have to do with their true desire to have him around in 2027.