Pete Alonso’s departure Wednesday to the Orioles on a five-year contract worth $155 million leaves the Mets with a lineup void and a significant question mark about first base. Will the Mets look for a full-time replacement at the position? Could they fill it from within the organization? Here are options:
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Would bring a superb glove along with a solid lefty bat. The free agent helped give the Padres a jolt following his trade from Baltimore last summer.
Cody Bellinger
The free agent would provide the Mets with a dependable left-handed bat and bring coverage in the outfield.
Paul Goldschmidt
Would bring a right-handed bat, but how much is remaining in the tank at age 38 following an average season offensively with the Yankees?
