With spring training a month away, reports indicate the New York Mets want slugging first baseman Pete Alonso to agree to a new contract or they will move on.

The Amazins need lineup protection for All-Star outfielder Juan Soto, and there's no sign Alonso will receive an offer from any club other than a short-term deal that includes opt-outs between now and Opening Day.

What could the Mets still do to improve this year if they had to move on from Alonso but are limiting themselves to reasonable short-term deals?

The New York Mets still need to figure out their first base situation, and the Baltimore Orioles have a logjam there. A deal could be a win-win for both teams.

If the Pete Alonso era with the New York Mets really is coming to an end, the goal should be to replace him with another potential slugger. Alonso, the four-time All-Star first baseman, has been seeking a contract in excess of $30 million per year,

Pete Alonso has yet to resign with the New York Mets as the organization begins to look internally for 2025 options at first base, including one already on the roster

The New York Mets have been trying to keep Pete Alonso in Queens, but that may no longer be a reality. They could lose him to a struggling American League team.