Overview
- ESPN Brasil, as relayed by Sportsnet, reported that Bichette informed Brazil’s coaching staff he will not play in this year’s WBC.
- Bichette recently signed a three-year, $126 million contract with the Mets after seven seasons with the Blue Jays.
- Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Bichette’s early work at third base has looked encouraging as he transitions from shortstop.
- The infielder sustained a left-knee injury in September before returning for Toronto’s postseason run last year.
- Eligible for Brazil through his mother, he had previously expressed interest in representing the country to help spotlight baseball there.