Alonso remains the top power hitter available, but as a first baseman with little value outside of his bat, his market has not developed as he hoped. Most recently, the four-time All-Star’s camp extended an exclusive offer to the Mets, believed to be for three years with a high average annual value.

The first marquee signing was superstar outfielder Juan Soto, which remains the biggest move any team has made this winter. But quietly, the Mets brought back left-hander Sean Manaea, which could go a long way towards shoring up the pitching staff.