Some New York Mets fans are wondering if owner Steve Cohen and team president of baseball operations David Stearns may already view Guerrero Jr. as an eventual replacement for Alonso.

After a tumultuous offseason, Pete Alonso is back in his familiar spot at first base with the Mets. Contract negotiations didn’t go the way he had envisioned as a big, long-term contract eluded him, but he has a second bite at the apple this year to prove himself once again.

With Pete Alonso’s future uncertain, Mets new prospect emerges as a potential successor. Explore how the young slugger could reshape New York’s infield plans.

Due to the "Cohen Tax," Pete Alonso will end up costing the Mets much more than his $30 million AAV this season.

Pete Alonso is the present, but his status on the team beyond this year remains uncertain. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets from spring training There’s a power-hitting first baseman coming through the Mets pipeline for the future,