Overview

• Alonso confirmed he will test free agency after a career-best offensive year (.272, 38 HR, 126 RBI) as his first-base defense graded near the bottom of MLB, fueling expectations he could DH more.
• Mets president David Stearns said he would love to bring Alonso back, praising the slugger’s season while leaving offseason outcomes open.
• Reported suitors include the Phillies, Red Sox, Giants and Yankees, with some analysts calling a Philadelphia pursuit realistic, though all interest remains speculative for now.
• New York also faces a broad free-agent slate, including Cedric Mullins, Tyler Rogers, Gregory Soto, Ryan Helsley, Starling Marte, Jesse Winker, Ryne Stanek and Griffin Canning, and Alonso is not eligible for another qualifying offer.
• Internal reshaping is under discussion, with Jeff McNeil floated as a trade candidate to manage payroll and roles, and closer Edwin Díaz saying he has not yet decided on his contract opt-out.