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As the Mets look forward to potentially bringing back their star player, other franchises are stepping back from the bidding war. The likelihood that the Seattle Mariners or Boston Red Sox would make a significant push for Alonso seems slim, particularly since the latter already has a first baseman and hasn’t shown a willingness to spend excessively.
Of course, the unpredictable nature of free agency means that there’s always a chance for a "mystery team" to enter the fray, but the existing circumstances heavily suggest that the Mets and Alonso are primed for a successful reunion.