The New York Mets need to fill a hole at first base. Will they re-sign Pete Alonso or trade for Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. instead?

While we’ve said here the Mets and Pete Alonso need to figure it out, there is said to be a sizable gap in talks at the moment. That doesn’t mean he’s gone, as the Mets have closed big gaps before (see Juan Soto below),

Pete Alonso could be the San Francisco Giants long-term answer at first base. Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reported that the Giants "remain

Although the New York Mets were his last team in MLB, Pete Alonso might be on the move to a new franchise for the upcoming season. As one of the premier players available this offseason, former New York Mets star Pete Alonso has drawn yet another admirer ahead of the 2025 MLB season.

If the New York Mets miss out on star slugger Pete Alonso, they're going to pivot to a backup plan that likely involves St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado.

Pete Alonso and the Mets are predicted to sign a short-term deal. Alonso has a number of teams behind him and he might reunite with the Mets.

Alonso's production would be valuable behind Soto, but contract length could be the sticking point of a new deal.

With their competition for first base satisfying their needs through signings and trades this offseason, the Mets remain the clearest team with a hole. The likely answer, then is that, yes, the Mets want Alonso — at their price, and they’re willing to wait around to make it happen.

The New York Mets added Juan Soto this offseason and are trying to land Pete Alonso as well. However, if Alonso leaves, the Mets could pivot to a cheaper option in free agency to replace him.