The New York Mets may hope to retain their star first baseman, but could Pete Alonso shock the world and consider heading back to his hometown?

While Pete Alonso might be the best first baseman in free agency, he may not be the best fit for the New York Yankees.

For a free agent who gets a lot of criticism, there sure are a lot of places where Pete Alonso could logically end up. Back with the New York Mets, of course, i

Cashman said he had a brief conversation with Boras about “a lot” of his clients. Alonso received a qualifying offer from the Mets on Monday worth $21.05 million for next season that he’s expected to decline as he searches for a long-term deal.

The New York Mets are aggressive in the market this offseason, with enough availability and financial flexibility to add top players this winter. However, the a

New York Mets' Pete Alonso reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the ninth inning of Game 3 of a National League wild card baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, Oct. 3, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash) AP

Pete Alonso is the most popular first baseman available, but the Yankees should look elsewhere to fix their problem at the position.