5 NY Mets players whose future can change most after the Bo Bichette signing

5) Jacob Reimer

The lone guy on this list without major league experience, Jacob Reimer doesn’t quite feel the same wrath of the Bichette signing as others. He’s more of a fallout candidate should the Mets have a very specific blueprint for what they’ll do at third base. Bichette is only going to be here for three years at the most. Reimer is likely to debut in the majors at some point in 2027.

The biggest significance for Reimer might actually be determined by what the Mets do with these other players. Moving Baty to first base, for instance, takes away one more position for Reimer to possibly play. He hasn’t been a strong defender in the minor leagues. He’d be a natural to flip across the diamond.

Because of how unique Bichette’s contract is and how extremely high the AAV happens to be, it’s difficult to predict exactly what he’d do after the 2026 season regardless of whether or not he plays well. Injuries can have him opting in even if he has a good year. A poor season and the Mets might even want to reconsider what position he plays.

While we’re at it, let’s not rule out Bichette becoming a megastar with the Mets. Could he sign a longer deal at some point? His age would suggest he’d be one of the exceptions David Stearns would make.

Reimer shouldn’t be on the trade block merely because the Mets signed Bichette. By mid-year, however, there are enough possibilities to suggest the Mets could make him one of their best chips.