Pete Alonso was the sole reason why the Mets won the NL Wild Card series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Alonso had a productive season for the Mets after smashing 34 home runs for the team. He recorded 88 RBIs and played a crucial role in helping the team win.
The Mets would not have made it to the NLDS if it had not been for Alonso. However, they have prioritized Juan Soto first. Steve Cohen and his squad seem to have the opportunity to secure another slugger, and the Mets might be interested in bringing back Alonso to Queens.
However, the New York Yankees have emerged as a threat to sign Pete Alonso. The Bronx Bombers have shocked everyone by signing several stars during this offseason. While they might have missed out on Soto, they seem to be making up for it by securing several players.
The Yanks bolstered their pitching squad after acquiring Max Fried and All-Star closer Devin Williams. Now, the battle for Alonso is on, as both teams are waiting for the right moment to strike.
Yankees Have Several Backup Options Apart From Pete Alonso
The Mets have a strong connection with Alonso, but the Yanks have several backup options. The latest rumors suggest that they are engaged in talks with Christian Walker, Paul Goldschmidt, and Carlos Santana. On the other hand, they are also linked with Anthony Santander.
The Yankees have turned their attention to the 1B market, per @BNightengale
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They're engaged in talks with Pete Alonso, Christian Walker, Carlos Santana and Paul Goldschmidt pic.twitter.com/NbTR08rzCL
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The Yankees have Soto’s money and would wait for the right opportunity. They have several options to choose from and will weigh their chances. Alonso has a demand, but he also has competition from other free agents.
For now, it’s expected to be another Juan Soto battle between the two teams. The Mets have acquired two former Yankees players in free agency. However, things seemed to have cooled down after a while.
Both teams will benefit from Alonso, especially the Yankees, since they need a first baseman. The Yanks have not shown any interest in bringing back Anthony Rizzo. It’s either going to be Alonso, Walker, or Goldschmidt. Yankees fans are hyped after the signing of Cody Bellinger.
