The New York Mets could emerge as a sleeper team to trade for San Diego Padres ace Dylan Cease this offseason.

Could the New York Mets pursue starting pitching instead of concentrating their trade efforts on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?

If the Mets have their sights set on a Vladimir Guerrero Jr. splash with Pete Alonso potentially leaving, there are big risks for such a reward.

NEW YORK — Jesse Winker and the Mets have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday, perhaps a signal the team doesn’t expect to re-sign slugger Pete Alonso. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.