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.

Another team has entered the group chat sweepstakes. Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso and his camp met with the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, as multiple