Pete Alonso rumors: 5 blockbuster trade packages to land Mets star
By Mark Powell
Will the New York Mets trade Pete Alonso this winter? After discussing the move at the MLB trade deadline, is sure seems likely.
Perhaps the Mets were just doing their due diligence. Maybe Billy Eppler and Steve Cohen will have a change of heart this offseason when Pete Alonso’s contract and overall value come full focus. But for now, Alonso’s name is squarely involved in trade rumors, even if that move cannot be made until the offseason.
The winter meetings always involve these sorts of exploratory talks. Every important person in baseball is in one place — this year, that’ll be Nashville — so Alonso’s situation should become far more clear then.
I like to play devil’s advocate, for better or worse. if the Mets do choose to trade Alonso rather than pay him his worth, it makes the most sense to do so this offseason, when his value will be highest. Here are some teams that could be interested, and what they may offer when the time comes.
Pete Alonso rumors: Baltimore Orioles could trade for Mets star
The Orioles arguably have the best farm system in the sport. They were able to hold onto the vast majority of those prospects at the trade deadline, instead dealing for Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty to upgrade their rotation. Flaherty was a rental, so the return wasn’t as high as it would be for a player under contract for years to come.
In this trade, Alonso will slide right into the first base/DH slot in Baltimore for years to come. He’s still young enough to be a staple of the O’s next World Series run, and in this case the Orioles would invest in his services.
As for New York, they acquire Norby as the centerpiece of this trade. He’s a top-100 prospect and can play outfield or second base. Either of those positions should work for the Mets long term. Beavers is a top outfield prospect and No. 10 in the system, while Johnson is performing well in Double-A this season. Both players fit the Mets competitive timeline. If Max Scherzer is to be believed, that is 2025-26.