Both players still remain viable at third base, but that they were advised to begin a routine that included first base is an indicator of how the Mets plan to proceed.

With the support of owner Steve Cohen, the Mets stole Juan Soto from the Yankees with a historic 15-year, $765 million deal. He also added pitching depth, signing right-handers Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes to short-term deals, and he poached left-hander A.J. Minter from the Atlanta Braves among other moves.

Pete Alonso’s free agency saga continues to unfold, and the latest chapter has him meeting with the Los Angeles Angels, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports

The New York Mets have been playing some hardball with star first baseman Pete Alonso this offseason. Will he return?

Negotiations between free-agent slugger Pete Alonso and the Toronto Blue Jays are "advancing," according to SNY's Andy Martino. Tim Healey of Newsday

A divorce seems probable after the Mets began moving on last week, with the belief that Alonso will be signing elsewhere. The team has since re-signed Jesse Winker and Thursday officially announced lefty A.J. Minter’s addition to the bullpen. The buzz surrounding Alonso, meanwhile, has been minimal.

The New York Mets have been trying to re-sign Pete Alonso, but as opening day approaches they still have not agreed to terms with him.

Jon Heyman brings the latest on Pete Alonso's market, projecting Vladimir Guerrero Jr's future with the Blue Jays and more on Hot Stove

Tom Verducci joins Hot Stove to talk about why Pete Alonso doesn't have a better market, projecting A.J. Minter's impact on the Mets and more

People let me tell you 'bout my best friend,' Harry Nilsson once sang. Jeff McNeil and Pete Alonso have been two constants for the New York Mets since the 201

Since the Mets' apparent pivot, another Alonso suitor, the Toronto Blue Jays, made their first major signing of the offseason, adding outfielder Anthony Santander on a five-year, $92.5 million contract. While the Blue Jays could still add Alonso, it's unclear if they would shell out another major contract for a power hitter like Alonso.