MLB insider implies Mets head of baseball might let star free agent walk if the decision were entirely his

The New York Mets find themselves at a crossroads, one that could reshape the franchise for years. For all the frustration that came with their up-and-down season, the Mets’ offense was far from a weakness. They quietly finished fifth in MLB in wRC+ (112), tied for ninth in runs scored (766), and cracked 224 home runs — numbers that suggest a potent, balanced attack. But for a club with championship ambitions, “good” isn’t enough. They want to be great, and that’s where Pete Alonso’s future enters the equation.

A Powerhouse at the Plate

Alonso was once again the heart of the Mets’ lineup. The first baseman hit .272 with a .347 on-base percentage, slugged .524, and smashed 38 home runs — good for a 141 wRC+ and 3.6 WAR. Few players in baseball can change a game with one swing the way Alon