The New York Mets seem like they won’t be bringing back their superstar slugger, Pete Alonso, who declared for free agency this offseason. However, there may be a condition that if Alonso accepts, the Mets would work vigorously to get him back.

If Marcus Semien is going to play second base in New York, that has to mean that Bo Bichette is not an option for New York, right?

Díaz, who turns 32 in March, wants the same kind of deal he signed with the Mets in November 2022, according to a person briefed on his wishes – five years, $102 million. He opted out of the final two years and $38 million in the deal, and is certain to turn down the Mets’ one-year, $22.025 million qualifying offer.