If the Mets go outside the organization, they could look to Anthony Santander as a combo first baseman/DH, though he would cost the Mets a draft pick because he received a qualifying offer from Baltimore.

While the New York Mets long seemed like the favorites to sign Pete Alonso, talks between player and team have now deteriorated. But if Alonso ends up signing with another team, the Mets can at least say they put a strong effort forward.