Josh Naylor’s return to the Seattle Mariners sends shockwaves through MLB free agency, removing a top first base option and putting pressure on the New York Mets as they negotiate with Pete Alonso.  

With Naylor’s five-year, $90–100 million deal setting the tone, are the Mets facing a thinner market and tougher decisions at the corner infield spot?

Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the ripple effects of Naylor’s signing, examines Pete Alonso’s contract prospects, and highlights the Boston Red Sox as a dangerous suitor for the Mets’ home run leader.  

The episode explores potential first base alternatives—including international free agents and internal options like Mark Vientos—while weighing the odds of retaining Alonso versus closer Edwin Diaz.  

Don’t miss this sharp look at how New York’s offseason strategy could determine its future power at the plate

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