Meanwhile, when it comes to starting rotation, the Mets re-signed ace Sean Manaea on a three-year, $75 million contract. The move adds Manaea to an already well-equipped starting pitching rotation that includes Frankie Montas, Kodai Senga, Clay Holmes and David Peterson.

It is conceivable that Baty and Acuña alone could replace Alonso's home runs, which is to say nothing of what they stand to gain from their new center fielder. That is Jose Siri, who hit as many homers on his own last season (18) as the Mets got from all their center fielders.

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The New York Mets were recently predicted to finalize a deal that brings homegrown star Pete Alonso back to Queens.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is still scouring the market for a free agent deal after the Toronto Blue Jays seem to be moving their interests elsewhere