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There are also whispers about other teams entering the fray. The Los Angeles Angels have been mentioned, but whether they can match the Mets' reported offer remains to be seen. The clock is ticking for Alonzo as the spring training deadline looms closer, maintaining the stakes of this free agency saga.

What’s Next for the Mets?

While navigating Alonzo’s uncertain future, the Mets are simultaneously assessing other options to bolster their roster. Reports indicate that they have begun to explore potential alternatives in case Alonzo opts to sign elsewhere. Trade prospects such as Spencer Torkelson and Ryan Mountcastle have come onto the radar, but the feasibility of such trades is contingent on the depth of Mets' prospects and their willingness to part with key assets.