Mets’ potential Pete Alonso divorce would have major Brett Baty ramifications
With the Mets and Pete Alonso still far apart monetarily and a parting looking likely now, the Mets may well stay internal for the starting infield spot.
Mets’ Mark Vientos, Brett Baty taking reps at first base amid Pete Alonso’s prolonged free agency
Mendoza mentioned Jared Young and Joey Meneses — both of whom the Mets signed to minor-league contracts this offseason — as options at first base. Young, 29, is on the 40-man roster but boasts only 62 career MLB at-bats. Meneses, 32, is a .231 hitter in 1,114 MLB at-bats.
MLB Insider: Mets' Contract Offer That Pete Alonso Rejected Revealed amid Jays Rumors
MLB rumors: Possible favorite for Max Scherzer emerges, Mets already back in contact with Pete Alonso
The Blue Jays "appear to be the most serious about signing" veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, according to MLB.com. Scherzer, 40, was limited to just nine starts last season because of physical issues.
Latest rumor points to Mets and Pete Alonso being right back where they started
Hosted on MSN1d
Mets projected lineup without Pete Alonso moves breakout star to first base
The New York Mets may already have their Pete Alonso replacement in case he leaves. One of their breakout starts from 2024 could step in and play first base.
Mets notes: What would their lineup look like without Pete Alonso?
So, beyond revealing an exhaustion from negotiating with Alonso’s camp, Cohen’s comments confirmed a couple of other matters. One, in a world without Alonso returning to Flushing, the Mets may add more pieces. Two, the Mets are at least acting like they care about how much they spend.
Mets told Mark Vientos, Brett Baty to work out at first base in telling Pete Alonso sign
Both players still remain viable at third base, but that they were advised to begin a routine that included first base is an indicator of how the Mets plan to proceed.
Mark Vientos, Brett Baty adjusting to new reality that could shift them to first base
If the Mets are truly going to move on from Pete Alonso, it may have ramifications for Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. The pair of young Mets believe they are up for the challenge. Both natural third basemen were instructed by the Mets earlier this month to mix in defensive work at first base,
Mets owner Steve Cohen gets 'brutally honest' about Pete Alonso negotiation
Mets owner Steve Cohen got real on the failed negotiation talks with free agent !B and former Met Pete Alonso.
Pete Alonso Plan B: Mets prepping internal options at first base if slugger signs elsewhere
The New York Mets may be preparing for life without longtime first baseman and current free agent Pete Alonso. The Mets held their annual fan fest on Saturday, during which third baseman Brett Baty confirmed a New York Post report that stated he was asked to begin working out at first base ahead of spring training.
Mets Would Land $28 Million Pete Alonso Replacement in 5-Player Trade Idea
The New York Mets still need a first baseman for 2025. Is there a way they could land slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. from the Toronto Blue Jays?
Steve Cohen, Mets looking at Mark Vientos and Brett Baty as first-base options
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said, "We also feel really good about the young players that are coming through our system that have the ability to play."
Here’s Mets' free-agent plans for when (or if) Pete Alonso leaves
With two weeks until New York Mets pitchers and catchers report to spring training, free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned, leaving their lineup somewhat unsettled.