The offseason has taken an unexpected turn for the New York Mets after losing Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles, a departure that left the front office recalibrating its path forward.

What was already a tense winter escalated further when the club also watched Edwin Díaz head to the Los Angeles Dodgers for a marginal financial difference, prompting frustration from fans and league observers alike.

Through all the unease, one name has resurfaced with increasing frequency: Cody Bellinger. The Mets’ search for a middle-of-the-order cornerstone has become more urgent, and the free-agent first baseman/outfielder fits the profile of a player capable of softening the blow of Alonso’s exit.

Is Bellinger the Mets’ best answer after losing Alonso?

Speculation intensified after MLB Network ins

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