This offseason is not going according to plan for the New York Mets . Not only have the Mets lost Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers, with a grand total of $3 million proving to be the difference, they also lost Pete Alonso, a homegrown star for the team since 2019, to the Baltimore Orioles. While this is signifying some financial prudence (or restraint) from the Mets, they are now up against it when it comes to pushing for a World Series title.

It's safe to say that Mets fans aren't too pleased with how things are turning out for their team during this hot stove season. But it's not all doom and gloom for the team based in Queens. MLB Network's Jon Morosi pointed out a free agent first baseman that makes sense for them in the aftermath of Alonso's departure.

“ Cody Bellinger —

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