Mets, Pete Alonso and Jesse Winker

Insider updates if Mets expect Pete Alonso to join Blue Jays, other club
It was reported back in the middle of January that the New York Mets' re-signing of outfielder Jesse Winker showed the club was pivoting away from possibly retaining All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso.
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At first glance for Mets, Jesse Winker is no Pete Alonso
Pete Alonso’s name was never mentioned during the short Q&A portion, but Winker was asked about his willingness and ability to play first base as the Mets plan to open the season without Alonso, who remains a free agent with less than three weeks to go before spring training.
Jesse Winker open to time at first base to help Mets fill potential Pete Alonso void
Jesse Winker got to a Mets team in late July that had been hovering around .500 for most of the season. By the end of the year, the Mets came within two wins of the World Series. The 31-year-old Winker is back with the Mets on a one-year deal worth up to $9 million,
Should Mets Bring Back Justin Turner if Pete Alonso Leaves?
In 18 days, the New York Mets will play their first spring training game in Port St. Lucie, Florida, but uncertainty still looms over the starting first base jo
MLB Insider: Mets' Contract Offer That Pete Alonso Rejected Revealed amid Jays Rumors
As Pete Alonso continues his wait to find a home for the 2025 season and beyond, the New York Mets may find themselves strongly in the mix amid recent
With Pete Alonso’s market now defined, why not come home to the Mets?
According to league sources, the organization reached that conclusion because Alonso turned down their offer of a three-year contract that contained opt-outs and included deferred money that would have elevated the total to well over $70 million. If he said no to that, the Mets thought, he must have a better deal elsewhere.
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 Could Trade for $36 Million First Baseman If Pete Alonso Signs Elsewhere
The New York Mets are still unsure if Pete Alonso will return to the team for 2025 and beyond. That could open the door for this first baseman to be traded.
These two Mets signings could signal a ‘pivot back’ to Pete Alonso
It’s been 10 days since Mets owner Steve Cohen got “brutally honest” about contract negotiations with first baseman Pete Alonso. Since then, the team has reopened negotiations with Alonso but the four-time All-Star remains on the free agent market.
Mets speculated to pursue reunion with $7 million 2x All-Star if Pete Alonso walks
The New York Mets can't fully turn their attention to the 2025 season until the Pete Alonso saga is resolved. With less than a week to go until Spring Training begins, the Mets and their four-time All-Star first baseman still haven't budged on contract negotiations.
New York Mets insider floats surprise idea to replace Pete Alonso with this New York Yankees veteran
If Pete Alonso does not re-sign with the New York Mets in the final weeks before 2025 Spring Training, one insider for the club floated the idea of signing another former New York Yankees player as his replacement.
Jesse Winker receives 'another shot' with Mets to potentially fill Pete Alonso's shoes
The New York Mets re-sign Jesse Winker for $9 Million, aiming for another shot at the World Series in 2025. The team also ...
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Mets maintain their October momentum, push the Phillies to the brink
Pete Alonso was at the center of New York’s ... Thanks to early solo homers from Alonso and Jesse Winker, plus seven-plus innings of solid work by left-hander Sean Manaea, the Mets are a win ...
Returning Mets fan-favorite wants to get a shot at 1B (as Pete Alonso remains unsigned)
With negotiations with homegrown slugger Pete Alonso stalled, the Mets appeared to have moved on to Plan B, signing a ...
Surprise AL Team Named Best Fit for Mets Slugger Pete Alonso in Free Agency
Smallson sees the Los Angeles Angels as the best fit for Alonso, as they can add some much-needed power to a lineup that only ...
Jesse Winker happy to be back with Mets, ‘definitely comfortable’ playing first base if needed
Winker, 31, said he expects to fill a “very similar” role to the one he played last year for the Mets, who alternated him between right field, left field and designated hitter after acquiring him in a ...