The New York Mets are navigating a challenging offseason, with star slugger Pete Alonso not meeting with the team due to their strong relationship. The Mets are exploring alternatives, including Kyle Schwarber, sparking speculation about Alonsos future. Manager Carlos Mendoza clarified Juan Sotos preference not to play as a designated hitter. The team is hesitant to offer long-term contracts to starting pitchers but held a meeting with former Yankee Michael King and signed reliever Carl Edwards Junior. Christian Scott is expected to be ready for spring training, but A.J. Minters availability for Opening Day is uncertain. The Mets will play on two significant ESPN dates: Jackie Robinson Day against the Dodgers and the second-half opener against the Phillies on July seventeenth. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
