Yankees predicted to forego Mets 1B Pete Alonso’s $100 million contract demand for $820,000 internal option

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Yankees predicted to forego Mets 1B Pete Alonso’s $100 million contract demand for $820,000 internal option

The New York Yankees aren’t expected to seek revenge from the New York Mets for signing Juan Soto last offseason by poaching the “Polar Bear,” fan-favorite Pete Alonso, in MLB free agency.

As FanSided’s Zachary Rotman writes, the Yankees are more likely to embrace third-year first baseman Ben Rice and pursue a different Mets free agent like relievers Edwin Diaz, Ryan Helsley, or submariner Tyler Rogers.

“Seeing the Yankees connected to Diaz, of all the upcoming Mets free agents, is a bit surprising, but let's go through some. Pete Alonso is obviously great, but first base should realistically be Ben Rice's spot in 2026 and beyond. Guys like Ryan Hel