From Aug. 1 on, the former top prospect batted .311 in 42 games, delivering seven home runs and 16 RBIs, along with a .872 OPS — a promising end to his season that gives all Mets fans hope for 2026.

The Phillies had agreed to Bo Bichette’s request for a 7-year, $200 million deal last night and believed they would sign him until the Mets swooped in with their 3-year, $126 million offer after losing out in in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes.

Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report recently wrote about each team's biggest roster hole and realistic options to plug them; for the Mets, that hole is their outfield situation, excluding Juan Soto. Fortunately, there are multiple options for them to fix it in a significant way.

Kyle Tucker isn't just joining the two-time World Series champions. He's also arguably the biggest aircraft carrier in a lineup laden with former MVPs, future Hall of Famers and nine-figure contracts.