Big questions remain about Pete Alonso's home speech for the 2025 season after the Mets decided to move on from the slugging first baseman.
Sources say the Mets believe Alonso will sign elsewhere. The newspaper's Joel Sherman reported Thursday that Alonso turned down the team's offer of a three-year contract worth between $68 million and $70 million.
The Mets are looking elsewhere to fill holes on the roster. The next wave began with the return of Jesse Winker on a one-year deal worth $7.5 million.
The Mets are also looking to strengthen their bullpen, likely through the still-strong free agent market.
Alonso, 30, is the best slugging threat left in free agency, but his market has shrunk following last month's turmoil that saw several high-profile first basemen leave for new teams within days.
That included Paul Goldschmidt joining the Yankees, eliminating Alonso's suitors who had expressed interest earlier in the offseason.
Other first basemen traded or signed this offseason include Christian Walker (Astros), Josh Naylor (Diamondbacks), Carlos Santana (Guardians) and Nathaniel Rowe (Nationals).
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The Giants, Mariners and Angels remain teams that would be suitable for Alonso.
The fact that Alonso received a qualifying offer from the Mets worth $21.05 million (which he declined) means the team stands to receive draft pick compensation if he signs elsewhere.
If Alonso signs with the Blue Jays, the team could potentially use Vladimir Guerrero Jr. as their third baseman. This would give the Blue Jays their best power-hitting tandem for at least this season, and Guerrero could become a free agent next winter.
The Giants add a big hitter with the addition of Willie Adames, who signed a seven-year contract worth $182 million, and will pair him with Alonso, who was active with seven home runs in 17 career games at a pitcher's friendly at Oracle Park. There is a possibility.
Alonso could also be a fit for the Mariners, who need power but have not indicated they intend to spend the winter.
The Angels have fallen into irrelevance with the departure of Shohei Ohtani and the injury absence of Mike Trout last winter, and the team could be tempted to utilize Alonso's services.
