Why the Mets could be on the hunt for a third baseman this winter

WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 15: A detailed view of the Nike baseball cleats and Stance baseball socks worn by Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 15, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images)

Third base isn’t a priority for the New York Mets this winter, but if the right offer comes along, they may have room to make an upgrade.

The New York Mets have two main options at third base for their 2021 season. Depending on how things play out over the winter, those names could change.

This past year, we saw Jeff McNeil and J.D. Davis swap positions. McNeil’s struggles on defense at the hot corner prompted the club…