The Mets appear to be ready to move Pete Alonso, so the impact on the roster will be significant.
Here's a look at what the team can do in the infield without Alonso. Alonso could still return, but will likely head elsewhere:
Mark Vientos
The 25-year-old started nine games at first base in the majors and 75 games at first base in the minors. The majority of his time has been spent at third base, with mixed results.
Vientos has been praised by team officials for his defensive work, and his bat surprised many when he hit 27 home runs last season, his first year in the majors.
He is best suited to take over that spot among the team's internal options. Especially since it could be a short-term situation with other hot options like Vladimir Guerrero Jr. potentially available next offseason.
Brett Batty
He started as the Mets' starting third baseman last year, but after a slow start, he lost the job to Vientos in late May and spent the remainder of the season at Triple-A Syracuse, where he split time between third and second base and played a number of games. He hit the opening game. His versatility is drawing attention within the organization.
He missed most of the final month of the season with a broken finger and hasn't shown he can hit consistently at the major league level.
Ronnie Mauricio
Mauricio hasn't played since tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during winter ball last offseason.
He underwent arthroscopic knee surgery in August and, as the Post's Mike Puma reported Thursday, continues his rehabilitation and may not be able to participate in next month's spring training.
Mauricio primarily splits his playing time between shortstop, second base, and left field.
After being called up in September 2023, he showed flashes offensively.
Luis Angel Acuña
The 22-year-old effectively filled in at shortstop late for the Mets when Francisco Lindor injured his back.
He has only played second base and shortstop in the minors, but his bat showed some bounce in his short time in Queens.
external options
If the Mets were to leave the organization, they could look to Anthony Santander as a first base/DH combo, but he had a qualifying offer from Baltimore, meaning they would lose a draft pick to the Mets. It will be.
Steve Cohen has shown a willingness to spend and interest in Carlos Correa, but could Minnesota try to acquire the 30-year-old again if they want to make cuts?
With a month left for pitchers and catchers to report, the Mets still have time to provide other replacements for the positions.
