Maybe Stearns thinks he can replace Alonso’s production with that of Bellinger, who’s shown he can do it in New York. Or Kyle Tucker, who hasn’t.

The New York Yankees are reportedly considering a massive countermove after losing Devin Williams to the Mets, with a projection suggesting they could

When last season ended, a Yankees-Bellinger reunion felt almost inevitable. He’s a left-handed bat made for Yankee Stadium’s short porch. He can play first base alongside Anthony Rizzo or slot into a corner outfield spot — two areas New York needed to upgrade. The fit made too much sense.

There is a world where the Yankees could lose Cody Bellinger to the Mets, especially after Pete Alonso has departed.

Before he went to the Mets, Devin Williams never got a formal offer from the Yankees — and never circled back to ask for one, either.

Here are three free agents the Mets should pursue. 2025 Stats: 2.59 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, 57 strikeouts, 29 saves, 165 ERA+, 2.4 wins above replacement (59.0 innings pitched)

After failing to bring back Pete Alonso back to the team for next year, the New York Mets are reportedly targeting a veteran superstar to fill the void at first base.

While the teams did not wage free-agent battles over each player, with the notable exception being the 2024 offseason war for Juan Soto, it’s certainly notable that the Mets keep adding former Bronx Bombers, particularly since owner Steve Cohen took over prior to the 2021 season.