The Mets are starting to move on from Pete Alonso, believing he may sign elsewhere soon
They just signed Jesse Winker for a year at $7.5 million, which shows they’re pivoting away from Alonso. The buzz is that Alonso might be heading elsewhere.
It seems like he might have played his last game with the Mets. Recently, the team told Alonso’s camp that they needed to make a decision soon. They didn’t want to miss out on other options while waiting for him to decide on their offer, which is rumored to be a short deal for less than $90 million.
Winker could be a solid addition to help the Mets if they do end up parting ways with Alonso. Plus, the Mets are looking to make some moves in the free agent relief market, with Tanner Scott being a top target.
There’s still a chance that if the Mets don’t find a first baseman, they might just shift Mark Vientos there and let some younger guys play third. But for now, it looks like the Mets are preparing for a future without one of their best hitters.
