Overview
- MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi identified Boston as the strongest contender to sign Alonso away from the Mets.
- Morosi outlined a two‑track plan that prioritizes either re‑signing Alex Bregman or making an all‑out push for Alonso, with Craig Breslow labeling middle‑of‑the‑order power the top offseason need.
- Mets general manager David Stearns praised Alonso but offered no firm commitment to a long‑term deal, signaling openness to outside bidders.
- Alonso, 30, hit 38 home runs with an .871 OPS in 2025 and enters free agency without a qualifying offer, enhancing his market value.
- ESPN’s Jeff Passan and other reports also pointed to the Reds and Orioles as potential fits, indicating competition beyond Boston.