The New York Mets could have a big hole to fill if star first baseman Pete Alonso joins another team in free agency, but it sounds like they would welcome the chance to replace him with another veteran slugger.
MLB Network's Jon Morosi named first baseman Christian Walker as a likely target for the Mets if Alonso signs elsewhere, saying, "I could see the Mets pivoting and loving it."
Morosi added that Walker is expected to receive a contract for "fewer total dollars and fewer years" than what Alonso will command on the open market, making him an attractive option for teams in need of a first baseman.