It is conceivable that Baty and Acuña alone could replace Alonso's home runs, which is to say nothing of what they stand to gain from their new center fielder. That is Jose Siri, who hit as many homers on his own last season (18) as the Mets got from all their center fielders.

While negotiations between Pete Alonso and the New York Mets remain stalled, MLB insider Robert Murray gave his thoughts on the outfielder being linked to the Toronto Blue Jays.