Bo Bichette's time in New York might already be running short. The Mets have informed teams that almost everyone on their roster is available at the deadline.
According to Chelsea Janes, only Juan Soto, Nolan McLean, Carson Benge, AJ Ewing and Christian Scott are off limits.
That's a short list, and Bichette's name isn't on it.
New York sits at 41-57, last in the National League East, a record that clearly explains why the front office is willing to move almost anyone.
Bichette is hitting .253 this season with 10 home runs and 48 runs scored across 97 games, respectable numbers but not the kind that make a player untouchable on a losing team.
It's a strange turn for a player who spent years as a foundational piece in Toronto before making the jump to Queens.
Contenders looking for infield depth at the deadline now have a very short list of Mets names they can't call about, and Bichette sits well outside that group.
Why a team this far back rarely holds anything back
A record like New York's usually means a full sell-off, and naming just five untouchable players confirms exactly that kind of approach from the front office.
Bichette's market value depends heavily on what a contender is willing to give up for a bat with his track record, even in a down year by his own standards.
It's a bit like a moving sale where almost everything in the house has a price tag except for a handful of items the family absolutely won't part with.
Does a wide-open availability list like this actually get Bichette moved before the deadline, or does his salary and performance level make him a tougher sell than the Mets are hoping?
For Blue Jays fans, watching a former franchise cornerstone potentially get traded again carries its own strange weight, regardless of where he ends up next.
Whatever happens, Bichette's next few weeks in New York look far from settled, and the deadline will likely decide where his season goes from here.
Would you want to see Bo Bichette traded back to a contender before this deadline?
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