The Mets have reportedly reached out to the Tampa Bay Rays regarding the availability of first baseman Yandy Díaz. With Pete Alonso’s return still uncertain, Díaz could be one of the better fallback options available.
The 33-year-old is one of baseball’s most reliable contact hitters, coming off a strong 2024 campaign in which he played 145 games and hit .281/.341/.414 with 14 home runs, 65 RBIs, a 15.3% strikeout rate, an 8.1% walk rate, and a 120 wRC+.
While he doesn’t bring the same raw power as Alonso, Díaz offers a high-contact approach and could slot into the top of the order, giving the Mets a different kind of offensive weapon.