Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned as January hits its midway point, and the New York Mets are starting to explore other options at first base.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is one of the hottest names in baseball this offseason, as the Toronto Blue Jays are in a staring contest with extension talks. That said,

Amid Pete Alonso negotiations, the Mets have kicked the tires on Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Given their need for a first baseman going into the 2025 season with Pete Alonso still available as a free agent, the New York Mets checked in with

Pete Alonso may have given the Mets exclusive negotiating rights for a three-year deal that includes opt-outs, but president of baseball operations David Stearns does not appear willing to budge from the predetermined price he is willing to pay for the slugging first baseman.

It seems like other teams want Vladimir Guerrero Jr. On Wednesday morning, Andy Martino of Sportsnet New York reported that the New York Mets have “checked in” on Guerrero Jr.

The Mets might be in talks with the Blue Jays to trade for the star first baseman and slugger, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.