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What the Mets’ infield could look like in 2025 without Pete Alonso

Now that the Mets appear ready to move on from Pete Alonso, the impact on the roster will be significant.

Here’s a look at what the team could do in the infield without Alonso, who could still return, but most likely is headed elsewhere: 

 Mark Vientos

The 25-year-old has started nine games in the majors at first base — and 75 at the position in the minors. The vast majority of his time has been spent at third base, with mixed results.

Vientos has been praised by team officials for his work ethic on defense and his bat surprised many when he hit 27 homers last season, his first full year in the majors.

Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets watches his three-run home run during the first inning of game five of the NLCS at Citi Field, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in Queens, New York. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

He’s the best fit to take over that spot among the team’s internal options, especially because it might be a short-term situation with other high-profile options, such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr., possibly available next offseason. 

Brett Baty

He began last year as the Mets’ starting third baseman, but after a slow start, lost the job to Vientos in late May and spent the rest of the season at Triple-A Syracuse, where he split time between third and second, opening some eyes in the organization about his versatility.

He missed most of the last month of the season with a broken finger and hasn’t shown he can hit consistently at the major league level. 

Brett Baty is an option to play third base this season. JASON SZENES/NEW YORK POST

 Ronny Mauricio

Mauricio hasn’t played since he tore the ACL in his right knee playing winter ball last offseason.

He had arthroscopic surgery on the knee in August, and as The Post’s Mike Puma reported Thursday, is continuing his rehab and may not be available to start spring training next month.

Mauricio has split his time primarily at shortstop, second and left field.

He showed flashes offensively following his September 2023 call-up. 

Luisangel Acuña

The 22-year-old filled in capably at shortstop for the Mets down the stretch when Francisco Lindor suffered a back injury.

He’s only played second base and shortstop in the minors, but his bat showed pop in his brief time in Queens. 

New York Mets shortstop Luisangel Acuna throws out Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz during the 10th inning during a game last season. Charles Wenzelberg / New York Post

 External options

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.

Steve Cohen has shown a willingness to spend and an interest in Carlos Correa, so could he make another attempt at acquiring the 30-year-old if Minnesota wants to cut payroll?

With a month remaining before pitchers and catchers report, the Mets still have time to give themselves other alternatives at the position.

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