The Mets temporarily solved their first base hold when they re-signed Pete Alonso in early February. Alonso’s two-year, $54 million deal includes an opt-out, which he’ll likely exercise. This has led some to speculate that the Mets were maneuvering to bring in someone like Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerror Jr.

Some New York Mets fans are wondering if owner Steve Cohen and team president of baseball operations David Stearns may already view Guerrero Jr. as an eventual replacement for Alonso.