New York made the call to re-sign Pete Alonso after losing Edwin Diaz

When is it New York Mets suffered one of the most painful collapses in franchise history last season, it was clear that changes were needed. But most fans do he is not thrilled with the farewell to fan favorite Brandon Nimmo and All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. They can catch fire if Pete Alonso signs second in free agency. With pressure mounting during the winter meetings, an MLB insider believes the organization’s most logical course of action is to bring back the polar bear.

“To me, they need that extra hitter, and Alonso was certainly the most logical guy,” said Jon Heyman of the New York Post and MLB Network. “He was an all-time Met… The combination of him and {Juan} Soto {as} last year was maybe the best thing on a team that was obviously very disappointing overall. But he certainly had an outstanding season, another All-Star season. He played 162 games again. The fans love him. There’s really no reason not to go and get Pete Alonso at this point.

“They’re not close to my understanding at this point {until an agreement is reached}, but the situation is always fluid. They probably know they need to move because I don’t see any other solution.”

“There’s really no reason not to go get Pete Alonso at this point.”@JonHeiman says the Mets need to pivot

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What will the Mets do?

Now that National League MVP runner-up Kyle Schwarber returns to the PhilliesAlonso is the best power forward on the open market. The 31-year-old first baseman slashed .271/.347/.524/.871 with 38 home runs, 126 RBIs and 41 doubles in 2025. He also cemented his place in Mets history, becoming the franchise’s all-time home run leader. Alonso is consistent and durable, and New York is likely desperate to bounce back after falling flat on his face last season.

MLB super agent Scott Boras could always make things complicatedhowever. He could be looking for a seven-year deal for his client, a big investment for a player who is 30 years old and struggling defensively. Mets owner Steve Cohen can obviously afford to keep spending a fortune on his team’s payroll, but he may be less interested in doing so if the team continues to falter. Given how the campaign has gone, it’s possible he and president of baseball operations David Stearns decide to prioritize pitching.

Still, it’s hard to sum up what Alonso means to the city. He has enjoyed a passionate romance with Queens for the past seven years. In addition to the sentimental component, the five-time All-Star regularly produces and leads a big year. If New York intends to let him join the Boston Red Sox or another club, it’s better to have a big contingency plan in mind.

The Flushing Faithful are getting restless.