Since Day 1 of his rookie year in 2019, erstwhile New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the most productive power hitters in the game. Only Aaron Judge has hit more home runs since 2019 and only Marcus Semien has played more games.

While Pete Alonso might be the best first baseman in free agency, he may not be the best fit for the New York Yankees.

The New York Mets are aggressive in the market this offseason, with enough availability and financial flexibility to add top players this winter. However, the a

Cashman said he had a brief conversation with Boras about “a lot” of his clients. Alonso received a qualifying offer from the Mets on Monday worth $21.05 million for next season that he’s expected to decline as he searches for a long-term deal.

There are a few players who are tough to predict during the preparation of the Top 50 free agents every year. Often, they're players whose reputation outpaces their statistical output, especially in their walk year. Pete Alonso is the best example this offseason.

Baseball insider Keith Law discusses the possibility of free agent 1B Pete Alonso going across town to the rival Yankees this offseason.

Pete Alonso is the most popular first baseman available, but the Yankees should look elsewhere to fix their problem at the position.