The New York Mets brought back outfielder Jesse Winker on Thursday, and one insider shared how it pertains to their plans regarding first baseman Pete Alonso.
The Mets, according to sources, are of the belief Alonso will sign elsewhere. The Post’s Joel Sherman reported on Thursday that Alonso declined a three-year offer from the team that would have paid in the $68 to $70 million range.
The Mets have agreed to terms with outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker. That deal, which is pending physical, signifies that the team has pivoted to an offseason plan that likely does not involve a deal to bring back Pete Alonso.
The New York Mets have re-signed Jesse Winker pending a physical, according to SNY’s Andy Martino. Winker played a pivotal role in the team's 2024 postseason ru
The Mets have not added a first baseman to replace Pete Alonso yet, but have begun the process of moving on without him.
The Mets and free agent outfielder Jesse Winker agreed to a reunion. Get more details on the move at MLB Trade Rumors.
Pete Alonso and the New York Mets don’t seem like a likely fit anymore. Multiple reports from MLB insiders have suggested David Stearns and Steve Cohen have had
Jesse Winker and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday, perhaps a signal the team doesn’t expect to re-sign slugger Pete Alonso.
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With the New York Mets set to re-sign outfielder and designated hitter Jesse Winker, the hopes for bringing back franchise star Pete Alonso are dwindling, according to SNY's MLB insider Andy Martino.
Jesse Winker, who hit a combined .253 with 14 homers and 58 RBIs for the Mets and the Nationals in 2024, has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Mets.