{"id":76342,"date":"2024-06-10T17:27:02","date_gmt":"2024-06-10T21:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=76342"},"modified":"2024-06-10T17:27:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-10T21:27:02","slug":"mets-pete-alonso-trade-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/06\/10\/mets-pete-alonso-trade-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"Insiders Reveal Top Trade Destinations for Three-Time All-Star"},"content":{"rendered":"

Every year, trade rumors swirl around New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso<\/a>, but this season, the Mets are expected to trade him before the deadline, with several possible destinations on their radar. For the second season in a row, the Mets have been one of the biggest letdowns in baseball. At 28-36, their postseason chances are dwindling, leading MLB insiders to suggest a deadline fire sale could be imminent.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bob Nightengale of USA Today<\/span><\/a> reports that “a handful of their prized players [are] expected to be dealt.” With <\/span>Pete Alonso<\/span> set to hit free agency in the offseason, multiple general managers expect the 29-year-old to be traded. Alonso and the Mets avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $20.5 million contract in January. Alonso reportedly declined a seven-year, $158 million extension last summer and will want “at least $200 million” in free agency.<\/span><\/p>\n

Because of the Mets’ luxury tax status, they would only receive a fourth-round draft pick if they tagged Alonso with a qualifying offer. So, insiders believe the Mets will trade their All-Star first baseman to better themselves in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n

MLB Insiders Reveal Top Trade Destinations for Pete Alonso<\/h2>\n

While sluggers generally are less coveted than pitchers at the deadline, there are plenty of teams that MLB insiders believe could benefit from having Pete Alonso in their lineup.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chicago Cubs<\/h3>\n

Jon Heyman of the New York Post<\/span><\/a> called the Cubs the \u201cobvious potential suitor\u201d for the three-time All-Star. Chicago is expected to be <\/span>buyers at the deadline<\/span><\/a> and have been linked to Alonso for the past few years. <\/span>Michael Busch<\/a><\/span> has gotten the bulk of work at first base, but has since lost playing time to <\/span>Patrick Wisdom<\/a><\/span>. Both Busch and Wisdom have struggled offensively this season, creating a need for more production at first base.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Pete Alonso is a “logical” and realistic trade target for the Cubs, @JonHeyman<\/a> told @mullyhaugh<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As for Vladimir Guerrero Jr.? Not so much in Heyman’s mind.https:\/\/t.co\/mhAMbqaSrf<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/SIzbQrBIiR<\/a><\/p>\n

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