“I want a winning team. I want to put the best team I can on the field,” Mets owner Steve Cohen remarked after last offseason. Despite a splashy offseason that included Juan Soto’s record-breaking contract, the Mets still missed the playoffs. But now, with several key players possibly heading to free agency, building a true contender has never been more crucial.

Pete Alonso, the Mets’ 2025 Silver Slugger winner, is reportedly seeking a free-agent deal worth around $182 million over six years. And losing Alonso would be a big blow as he hit .272 with 32 HRs this season. And while many expect the Mets to make another bold, Soto-style move to keep him, Steve Cohen’s latest update may offer a glimpse into how the Mets are planning to shape their roster.

“The billionaire Steve Cohen is report

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