It was confirmed recently that All-Star Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will test free agency after the upcoming season. While it’s unknown if Mets owner Steve Cohen will pay the fan-favorite slugger later this year, the Mets have also repeatedly been linked with New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto. Like Alonso, Soto is on track to reach free agency this fall. 

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns and team owner Steve Cohen know that fans want the club to pursue big-name free agents following a rather underwhelming offseason for the organization.