Mets’ Mark Vientos, Brett Baty taking reps at first base amid Pete Alonso’s prolonged free agency
Mendoza mentioned Jared Young and Joey Meneses — both of whom the Mets signed to minor-league contracts this offseason — as options at first base. Young, 29, is on the 40-man roster but boasts only 62 career MLB at-bats. Meneses, 32, is a .231 hitter in 1,114 MLB at-bats.
Mets’ potential Pete Alonso divorce would have major Brett Baty ramifications
With the Mets and Pete Alonso still far apart monetarily and a parting looking likely now, the Mets may well stay internal for the starting infield spot.
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Mets projected lineup without Pete Alonso moves breakout star to first base
Mark Vientos, Brett Baty adjusting to new reality that could shift them to first base
Mendoza cited Jared Young and non-roster invitee Joey Meneses as additional options at first base while the third base mix (if Vientos were to take over first base) could include Baty, Luisangel Acuña (whom the Mets have told to get reps at the position) and Ronny Mauricio.
Mets owner Steve Cohen gets 'brutally honest' about Pete Alonso negotiation
Mets owner Steve Cohen got real on the failed negotiation talks with free agent !B and former Met Pete Alonso.
Pete Alonso Plan B: Mets prepping internal options at first base if slugger signs elsewhere
The New York Mets may be preparing for life without longtime first baseman and current free agent Pete Alonso. The Mets held their annual fan fest on Saturday, during which third baseman Brett Baty confirmed a New York Post report that stated he was asked to begin working out at first base ahead of spring training.
Scott Boras defends process after Mets owner Steve Cohen calls Pete Alonso talks ‘exhausting’
Just before Mets owner Steve Cohen answered a question about where things stand with Alonso, a homegrown star and free agent first baseman, during a panel discussion, a spirited crowd began chanting, “Let’s Sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete!”
Steve Cohen, Mets looking at Mark Vientos and Brett Baty as first-base options
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said, "We also feel really good about the young players that are coming through our system that have the ability to play."
MLB rumors: Mets already back in contact with Pete Alonso despite owner Steve Cohen's complaints
Over the weekend, Mets owner Steve Cohen fussed about how "exhausting" the negotiations with longtime first baseman and free agent Pete Alonso had become. Just days later, Cohen is again in touch with Alonso and agent Scott Boras,
Mets told Mark Vientos, Brett Baty to work out at first base in telling Pete Alonso sign
Both players still remain viable at third base, but that they were advised to begin a routine that included first base is an indicator of how the Mets plan to proceed.
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New York Mets Offseason Decisions That Could Have Larger Implications for the Future
One of the key decisions facing the Mets is whether to re-sign first baseman Pete Alonso. Negotiations have been ongoing, with reports suggesting that the team is taking a firm stance. They are offering a take-it-or-leave-it deal. Alonso’s market is weaker than expected. This allows the Mets to secure him on terms they prefer.