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.

There are still plenty of free agents waiting to sign and trade candidates waiting to move. There will be no shortage of activity between now and the start of camp. Here now are Tuesday's hot stove happenings.

Pete Alonso's free agency has lasted significantly longer than anyone expected. When the offseason began, Alonso was considered a shoo-in to re-sign with the New York Mets, the only team he's ever known.

Paul Skenes. Gunnar Henderson. Elly De La Cruz. All on one epic MLB The Show cover. The superstar trio were revealed as the MLB The Show 25 cover athletes on Tuesday. It will be a one-of-a-kind cover

MLB The Show 25 will feature three athletes for the first time, with Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson and Paul Skenes gracing the cover.

Former LSU baseball star Paul Skenes, Gunnar Henderson and Elly De La Cruz to grace cover for MLB The Show 25.

Astros, Alex Bregman reunion not immediate. Increasingly, signs point to the possibility of the Houston Astros bringing back free-agent infielder (and Astros lifer) Alex Bregman.

The Astros are eager to bring Alex Bregman back to Houston and have offered him a new contract. According to the renowned New York Post columnist Jon Heyman, the Texas team’s management is ready to strike a deal with the All-Star third baseman from the MLB for $156 million over six years.

MLB teams are competing for Alex Bregman’s future as the Houston Astros continue to push for his return. The MLB free-agent market remains active as teams prepare for the start of spring training. One of the most intriguing situations is that of Alex Bregman,