While Pete Alonso might be the best first baseman in free agency, he may not be the best fit for the New York Yankees.

Since Day 1 of his rookie year in 2019, erstwhile New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has been one of the most productive power hitters in the game. Only Aaron Judge has hit more home runs since 2019 and only Marcus Semien has played more games.

Pete Alonso is beloved by Mets fans, but the hulking slugger is one of the top free agents available this winter.

For a free agent who gets a lot of criticism, there sure are a lot of places where Pete Alonso could logically end up. Back with the New York Mets, of course, i

The New York Mets are aggressive in the market this offseason, with enough availability and financial flexibility to add top players this winter. However, the a

The Yankees and Mets could be going after the same first baseman this offseason — and his name is not Pete Alonso. According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, “there are at least six teams who plan to aggressively pursue” free agent first baseman Christian Walker.

Pete Alonso is the most popular first baseman available, but the Yankees should look elsewhere to fix their problem at the position.