Pete Alonso remains one of the best power bats available in free agency. Here’s the latest on where the first baseman, who is drawing interest from both the Dishes And the Yankees, could end…
December 28, 4:05 p.m.
With Corbin Burnes Reportedly agreeing to a six-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Giants are looking for their plan B and that could include Alonso.
Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports that the Giants are looking for offensive options, including at first base.
“The Giants also remain in the market for a first baseman or DH, and four-time All-Star Pete Alonso, who hit 226 home runs in six seasons with the Mets, is on their radar,” Slusser wrote.
Currently, the Giants have LaMonte Wade Jr. at first, but there have been reports that San Francisco is interested. Paul Goldschmidt before the former NL MVP signed with the Yankees. This suggests the Giants are willing to move Wade and make Alonso a legitimate option.
December 26, 8:10 p.m.
As free agency continues, it appears that Alonso’s free agency decision is not close.
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, There is currently a “significant gap” in discussions between Alonso and the Mets. Heyman says that gap doesn’t mean Alonso won’t return to the Mets, but that a quick deal is unlikely.
Sure, the market for Alonso’s teams has dwindled with many high-profile names signed or traded over the past week, but it appears first baseman camp is ready to see how it all plays out.
For the Mets, they have internal options at the corners of the infield. Marc Vientos can move to first base, allowing Brett Baty Or Ronny Mauricio a chance to land a job during spring training. The Mets can also sign a free agent third baseman, as Alex Bregmanto allow Vientos to move his positions.
December 23, 8:43 a.m.
Over the past few days, five teams have found a new first baseman.
Astros signed Christian Walker to a three-year contract, the Inked Yankees Paul Goldschmidt to a one-year contract, the Nationals traded with the Rangers for Nathaniel Lowethe Diamondbacks reached an agreement with the Guardians for Josh Naylorand Cleveland signed Carlos Santana on a one-year contract.
Of the teams above, four of them (the Astros, Yanks, Nats and D-backs) were possible candidates for Alonso.
After this flurry of moves, Alonso’s choices in free agency dwindled — as did the Mets’ first base options.
New York reportedly considered Goldschmidt. Meanwhile, Walker and Santana were rational fallback options, and Naylor was a possible trade target.
Alonso market remains quiet, Giants (if they don’t sign Corbin Burnes) and the Mariners (if they clear a lot of salary) potentially match.
But the Mets remain the most sensible landing spot for Alonso, with a possible reunion making all the sense in the world for both parties.
December 20, 10:46 a.m.
The Yankees “appear increasingly likely to go with a less expensive option” at first base than Alonso, reports Ken Rosenthal of The Athleticciting sources with knowledge of New York’s activities.
Meanwhile, Andy Martino of SNY noted that he would be surprised if the Yankees signed a first baseman with draft compensation attached. Alonso does so, after rejecting the Mets’ one-year qualifying offer.
Alonso is looking for a long-term deal, but no team has offered him one yet.
The first baseman will begin his age-30 season in 2025.
Other options for the Yankees could include free agents like Carlos Santana And Paul Goldschmidtboth of whom appear likely to sign one-year deals and have no draft compensation.
December 19, 5:26 p.m.
Alonso’s market has been slow to develop, as has been the case with virtually the entire first base market, and the slugger may have to wait a little longer before signing a new deal.
According to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com, Alonso may have to wait until January or February to make a deal, given the number of free agent first basemen available.
Meanwhile, an American League executive called Alonso a “complicated player.”
“He’s in his 30s and he’s a good right-handed first baseman — but he’s probably already had his best year,” the executive said. “He’s not a defender or an athlete, but he has no problem with the spotlight; he hits home runs and hits them in big runs. He’s a tough guy. »
December 19, 11:57 a.m.
Teams ‘hesitant’ to give Alonso long-term deal, reports ESPN’s Jeff Passanwho notes that teams see “great value in adding him over the next few years.”
Alonso, who is coming off two losing campaigns, will begin his season at age 30 in 2025.
The Mets reportedly offered him a seven-year extension worth $158 million through the 2023 season, which would have allowed him to buy out his final year of arbitration and continue through 2030.
Alonso made $20.5 million last season.
David Stearns And Steve Cohen have repeatedly said the Mets hope to retain Alonso, whose market has been slow to develop.
Along with the Mets, the Yankees have been linked to Alonso. But he would seem to be a curious fit in the Bronx since the Yankees already have two right-handed hitters over 30 who hit at a relatively high rate.
December 17, 1:16 p.m.
The Yankees and Cubs are reportedly at an impasse over a potential Cody Bellinger trade, so in the meantime, the Bombers have turned their attention to the first base free agent market.
According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, the Yankees are “engaged in talks” with Alonso, Christian Walker, Carlos Santana, And Paul Goldschmidt.
Alonso would certainly be an interesting fit for the Yankees, who, as currently constructed, are a primarily right-handed hitting team and already have a few high-volume strikeout hitters with power in Aaron judges And Giancarlo Stanton.
December 12, 5:01 p.m.
Speaking after Juan SotoIntroductory press conference, owner of the Mets Steve Cohen expressed optimism about a reunion with Alonso.
“I hope we get there,” Cohen said, telling reporters the Mets were “still engaged” in contract negotiations with Alonso.
Although he provided an unforgettable postseason moment with his Wild Card Series-winning home run against Devin Williams (and then with the Brewers), it will be interesting to see if teams look beyond his declining numbers (.229/.324/.480 over the last two seasons) to the 226 home runs he has struck out since 2019 – the most in the National League and second in all of baseball behind only Aaron judges (232).
