The New York Mets lost Pete Alonso in free agency to the Baltimore Orioles, and they failed to replace his production.
Jared Young, Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, Eric Wagaman, Christopher Morel and Jorge Polanco all saw time at first base this season, but no one really stood out as a long-term solution. This offseason, David Stearns will be tasked with fixing his mistake and finding a reliable first baseman.
One option for the Mets could be longtime rival infielder Alec Bohm. Bohm moved to first base this year when the Philadelphia Phillies acquired Luis Arraez at the trade deadline. Arraez played second base, Bryson Stott moved to third base, Bryce Harper moved to right field and Bohm moved to first base. Bohm was not a great defender at first base, but he was better than he was at third base.
He was an All-Star in 2024, but his offense has declined since then. In 2024, Bohm had a .280/.332/.448 slash line with 15 home runs. His slash line in the last two seasons was .266/.322/.395, but he ended this season on a high note, perhaps giving himself some more allure in free agency.
Bohm had a .298/.369/.425 slash line in the second half. If the Mets think he can maintain the production he had in the second half, then he could be a great addition. It's unclear what Bohm's market looks like, but if he is willing to sign a shorter deal or a prove-it deal, the Mets could show interest.
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