Overview
- Pete Alonso agreed to five years and $155 million with the Orioles, Edwin Díaz signed for three years and $69 million with the Dodgers, and the Mets traded Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for Marcus Semien while adding Devin Williams to close.
- Multiple reports say the Mets did not make Alonso a formal offer and capped interest in both Alonso and Díaz at three years, reflecting David Stearns’ aversion to longer commitments.
- New reporting from Jon Heyman indicates internal debate over a Tarik Skubal trade, with top prospect Nolan McLean described as off-limits and a sizable prospect cost making a deal unlikely.
- Heyman also reports the Mets checked on White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr., but New York sought salary relief on his $20 million 2026 cost and Chicago ownership is viewed as unwilling to subsidize.
- Potential replacements discussed by outlets include free agent Cody Bellinger, trade targets Willson Contreras and Christian Walker for first base, and bullpen options such as Pete Fairbanks, underscoring simultaneous needs in the lineup and pitching staff.