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.

The New York Mets could see more of their roster turn over this winter, and Jeff McNeil may be the next to go.

After spending their Winter Meetings watching Pete Alonso go to Baltimore and Edwin Díaz head to Los Angeles, without bringing in any Major League players of their own, the Mets must soon answer the question on everyone’s mind: What exactly is the plan here?

The New York Mets are continuing to reshape their roster after a disappointing playoff miss in 2025. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Wednesday that longtime Mets first baseman Pete Alonso left in free agency to join the Baltimore Orioles.

The Mets signed veteran switch-hitter Jorge Polanco in free agency on Saturday, their first move to replace Pete Alonso’s presence at first base and in the heart of their lineup. Will Sammon of The Athletic was first to report Polanco’s deal with New York, a two-year contract worth $40 million.

After Pete Alonso left the New York Mets, the MLB franchise might need to solve more problems than just replace him.

The New York Mets find themselves in a dire position to improve their roster after what has been a disastrous week. It will take a long time for Mets fans to g

This exercise highlights the need for something big — something that goes against the grain of what the Mets have indicated this offseason.