Mets Replace Pete Alonso With $260 Million Slugger in Blockbuster Trade Idea

The New York Mets must add to their infield. If they don't re-sign Pete Alonso, could they trade for St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado?

Now that outfielder Juan Soto has officially signed with the New York Mets, president of baseball operations David Stearns can focus on the rest of his offseason to-do list. Outside of adding to the pitching staff, the Mets need to fill a hole at first base. Will they re-sign Pete Alonso or swing a deal with the St. Louis Cardinals for third baseman Nolan Arenado?The Cardinals are looking to offload the 10-time Gold Glove Award winner.

'Mark Vientos established himself as a core piece of New York's future, but he can only play one of the two corner infield spots,' Rotman wrote. 'In a perfect world, the Mets re-sign Pete Alonso, but if his market sees a lot of action, there's a good chance that David Stearns won't want to meet a high asking price for a first baseman on the wrong side of 30.

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