How will the Mets replace Pete Alonso? These free agents are all realistic yet far from perfect.
Pete Alonso won’t be wearing a New York Mets uniform ever again, at least not until he comes back for old-timer’s day. The club decided they weren’t going to push forward with a contract demand that ultimately lands him five years and $155 million from the Baltimore Orioles.
Many fans saw this coming. The unexpected trade of Brandon Nimmo plus weak pursuit of Edwin Diaz evolved into a situation where the worst-case scenario seemed plausible for every beloved member of the franchise who was at risk of changing teams.