The probability of David Stearns seriously flashing Steve Cohen’s cash in his second offseason as the New York Mets’ president of baseball operations will be significantly higher.
By winter 2024-25, Stearns will have a full season under his belt in which he will identify what pieces within the organization’s ranks can stick around for future contention.
The biggest name with the largest question mark remains Pete Alonso. The slugging first baseman is a free agent following the 2024 season, which has gotten off to a slower start. He is batting .240 with a .797 OPS with 14 home runs and 32 RBI across his first 64 games.
