While it was reported back in the middle of January that the New York Mets' re-signing of outfielder Jesse Winker showed the club was pivoting away from possibly bringing All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso back this offseason,

In 18 days, the New York Mets will play their first spring training game in Port St. Lucie, Florida, but uncertainty still looms over the starting first base jo

As the Pete Alonso saga continues to unfold, the New York Mets have to consider any and all backup plans. The homegrown four-time All-Star Alonso may be the Mets' first choice to play first base, but they haven't been willing to budge on their three-year contract offer.