It is conceivable that Baty and Acuña alone could replace Alonso's home runs, which is to say nothing of what they stand to gain from their new center fielder. That is Jose Siri, who hit as many homers on his own last season (18) as the Mets got from all their center fielders.

The New York Mets may scramble to find an infielder if Pete Alonso leaves. The Mets could look for a third baseman and move Mark Vientos to first base, or they could trade for a new first baseman.