ORLANDO — Even if the Mets were able to retain Pete Alonso in free agency this winter, their starting lineup wasn’t a finished product.

Far from it.

Brandon Nimmo’s departure in a trade with the Rangers earlier this winter opened a starting spot in left field. Unless prospect Carson Benge wows the Mets at big-league camp next spring, Tyrone Taylor is in line to be their starter in center. And what about designated hitter? Marcus Semien, the return for Nimmo from Texas, has been the only import so far and he was acquired primarily for his defense.

Now, the Mets need to address each of those needs carrying over from a disappointing 83-win season and they must replace the franchise’s home run king in the heart of their order.

Alonso signed a five-year deal worth $155 million wit

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