New York Mets First base still major Mets question after letting Pete Alonso walk — here are potential answers By Mike Puma Published Nov. 9, 2026, 7:14 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.
Make New York Post a Preferred Source New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (25) responds to fans before a game against the Baltimore Orioles at Citi Field in Queens, N.Y., Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. Robert Sabo for NY Post LAS VEGAS — One offseason later, the Mets are still trying to answer an age-old question: Who’s on first?
Pete Alonso’s departure through free agency last winter, after the Mets decided against offering him a long-term deal, created a void that Jorge Polanco was supposed to fill. But the veteran infielder was barely healthy, leaving the position to others who produced mixed results.
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The Mets’ priority this offseason is clearly pitching, both in the starting rotation and bullpen. But if there was one positional question facing the team as the general managers meetings began Monday, it centered on first base.
Jared Young received much of the playing time there last season and emerged as a surprise, posting a .266/.330/.429 slash line with nine homers in 342 plate appearances.
