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It is quite evident that the New York Mets and superstar slugger Pete Alonso are attempting to reach an agreement on a deal that will bring the Polar Bear back to Queens. This is something that has become increasingly clear.

This information was communicated by Ken Rosenthal, a baseball insider for The Athletic, who stated, “[Alonso] is someone who is established there, he has proven himself there, and while yes, he’s not a perfect player (no one is), he should be a New York Met,” during an appearance on Foul Territory TV on January 2.

But the deal is not yet finalized at this point. It is not difficult to believe that Alonso would leave New York and sign with another team if he were to receive an offer from another team that would provide him with the number of years that he is seeking (something that the Mets are not willing to do at this time).

The Mets would have to look for another player to fill the vacuum that they now have at first base if this scenario were to play out.

In addition, there is one guy who is familiar with New York and may be considered a sort of last-ditch alternative. This player is Anthony Rizzo, who was a former first baseman for the Yankees.

As a result of the Yankees’ decision to not exercise his $17 million club option for 2025, Rizzo is now a free agent without any restrictions. Rizzo has battled to maintain his health over the past few seasons, and as a result, he hit.228 with a.638 on-base percentage during the regular season of 2024. This is despite the fact that the 35-year-old has an exceptionally great background, which is demonstrated by the fact that he has appeared in three All-Star games, won four Gold Glove Awards, and won the World Series in 2016.

Nevertheless, Rizzo does have a professional life.The astonishing batting average of 275 is impressive.Throughout his career, he has a 928 OPS versus the Mets, and he may be in a position to have a successful rebound season in 2025.

The projects of Spotrac This offseason, Rizzo will make a deal worth $5 million over the course of two years. This might make him a free agency candidate for the Mets that carries a low risk but has the potential to yield a large payoff.