Bo Bichette Sends Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message With Mets Move ‘Not Going Well’

BusinessSportsMoneyBo Bichette Sends Blue Jays’ Vladimir Guerrero Jr Message With Mets Move ‘Not Going Well’ByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 31, 2026, 03:18pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 18: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets looks on against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on April 18, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)Getty ImagesBo Bichette spent years alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as one of the faces of the Toronto Blue Jays franchise.The two stars were at the center of nearly every major conversation surrounding the organization, from playoff disappointments to contract speculation. Now, a few months into his tenure with the New York Mets, Bichette says his experience in Toronto prepared him for the intense scrutiny that comes with playing in one of baseball's biggest markets.As Guerrero prepares for another season as the centerpiece of the Blue Jays after signing a 14-year, $500 million extension, Bichette's latest comments serve as a reminder of the pressure the pair faced together in Toronto.ForbesBlue Jays’ John Schneider Sends Message On Trade Deadline Fire SaleBy Peter ChawagaFormer Toronto Blue Jays Star Bo Bichette Has Struggled With New York MetsAfter reaching free agency for the first time in his career, Bichette signed a three-year contract with the Mets worth $42 million annually. Expectations were high for the four-time All-Star, who entered the season with a .294 career batting average, 111 home runs and an .806 OPS from his seven seasons with Toronto.Instead, his transition to New York has been anything but smooth.Mets fans booed Bichette during the opening homestand after he opened the season 1-for-14 with eight strikeouts. Through hi...