Pete Alonso’s name was never mentioned during the short Q&A portion, but Winker was asked about his willingness and ability to play first base as the Mets plan to open the season without Alonso, who remains a free agent with less than three weeks to go before spring training.

Last season's biggest offensive trade deadline acquisition, Jesse Winker, quickly went from former villain to fan favorite. Winker is now back with the New Yor

Since the Mets' apparent pivot, another Alonso suitor, the Toronto Blue Jays, made their first major signing of the offseason, adding outfielder Anthony Santander on a five-year, $92.5 million contract. While the Blue Jays could still add Alonso, it's unclear if they would shell out another major contract for a power hitter like Alonso.

Pete Alonso, his agent Scott Boras and the New York Mets remain at a stalemate in contract negotiations. Former GM and current analyst Jim Duquette reported la

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.

Winker, 31, said he expects to fill a “very similar” role to the one he played last year for the Mets, who alternated him between right field, left field and designated hitter after acquiring him in a late-July trade with the Washington Nationals.

Star slugger Pete Alonso is yet to find a home for the 2025 season. The first baseman reportedly rejected a three-year deal worth $68 -70 million from the New York Mets.

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.

Shortly after it was revealed earlier this week that the Toronto Blue Jays had agreed to a five-year contract worth at least $92.5 million with outfielder Anthony Santander, TSN's

What could the Mets still do to improve this year if they had to move on from Alonso but are limiting themselves to reasonable short-term deals?

The Mets need an infielder to make up for losing Pete Alonso, at least up to this point. However, outfielder Jesse Winker is willing to learn first base