“I’m on the Pirates. My goal is to win with the Pirates.” That’s what the Cy Young winner has been saying loud and clear. And the front office might finally be listening. According to analysts, they’re ready to spend on a powerful bat from the Mets. A $113M bat who could help Paul Skenes chase his ultimate dream of winning.

The player in question is Pete Alonso. The 30-year-old slugger, who just wrapped up a stellar 2025 season with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs, is in the regular season. ESPN writer Jorge Castillo suggested the Pirates could be an intriguing option when examining potential landing spots for Alonso.

In his latest column, he wrote , “This is a long shot, but the Pirates want to spend money on upgrading their offense to complement a strong pitching staff headlined by Cy Yo

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