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.

The New York Mets are currently at a standstill with Pete Alonso. However, they should consider reuniting with a key member of the 2024 team, Jose Iglesias.

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.

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.

If the Mets are truly going to move on from Pete Alonso, it may have ramifications for Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. The pair of young Mets believe they are up for the challenge. Both natural third basemen were instructed by the Mets earlier this month to mix in defensive work at first base,

The Mets' Pete Alonso contingency plans are clearly in motion, revolving around the familiar faces of Mark Vientos and Brett Baty. Baty and Vientos -- both natural third basemen -- have been taking reps at first to ready themselves in case Alonso doesn't return.

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."

The Blue Jays "appear to be the most serious about signing" veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, according to MLB.com. Scherzer, 40, was limited to just nine starts last season because of physical issues.

According to MLB Insider Bob Nightengale of USA Today, it feels 'inevitable' that slugging first baseman Pete Alonso will return to the New York Mets. He posted

As the baseball world now gets into February, it still remains a mystery where former New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso will be playing come Opening Day. The c

The New York Mets were recently predicted to make a blockbuster trade that would send a star to the Washington Nationals.