New York Mets team president Sandy Alderson appeared on Craig Carton and Evan Roberts’ afternoon show on WFAN 101.9 FM/660 AM New York on Friday to discuss the Mets’ acquisition of franchise shortstop Francisco Lindor and right-hander Carlos Carrasco from Cleveland on Thursday, among other topics.

Alderson confirmed that the wheels began turning on a potential deal in early December. In fact, the Mets reached out to Cleveland regarding other (unnamed) players, and talks eventually progressed into the final framework we saw play out with Amed Rosario, Andres Gimenez, Josh Wolf, and Isaiah Greene heading back in the deal — “fair compensation”, per Sandy.

Regarding a possible contract extension for Lindor, who only has one year remaining on his current deal, Alderson alluded to that conversation eventually taking place, telling Carton and Roberts that team and player “will get to know each other and extension talks will follow”.

Alderson also spoke on the Mets’ ongoing search for roster improvements this winter, confirming that the team is still in the market for outfield help and also touched on the impact that no designated hitter in the National League could have next season.

Dominic Smith is a natural — and exceptionally gifted — first baseman, so, obviously, the team would like to play him there (“[Smith] is a first baseman”). Though, Alderson conceded that without the DH, Smith will most likely see time in left field, as well.

J.D. Davis is currently in line to see the lion’s share of playing time at third base, though Sandy strongly hinted at the possibility of that scenario changing as the offseason rolls on.

This week, both Bob Nightengale of USA Today and Mike Puma of the New York Post confirmed that the Mets have been in contact with the Cubs regarding 2016 NL MVP Kris Bryant.

While Davis’ bat is undoubtedly above-average, his glove is stark in comparison (-5 outs above average overall in just 321.1 defensive innings last season). Clearly, the Mets are exploring their upgrade options at the hot corner.

Alderson noted that right-hander Seth Lugo hasn’t been tabbed as either a starter or reliever this season, adding that would “ultimately depend on the market” and what other moves the Mets make.

Lugo transitioned into the rotation last season in the absence of Stroman (opt-out) and Noah Syndergaard (elbow surgery), pitching to a 6.15 ERA with 36 strikeouts and eight walks over seven starts (26.1 innings).

Over the span of his career, the Louisiana product has a 2.53 ERA with 210 strikeouts and 47 walks over 188.2 innings pitched in relief and a 4.35 ERA as a starter.

Jacob deGrom, Stroman, the recently-acquired Carrasco, and left-handers Steven Matz and David Peterson are currently penciled into the Mets’ starting five.

Though there’s no telling what the roster might look like when camp opens up in Port St. Lucie next month, Lugo could very well be headed back to the relief corps in 2021.

We’ll keep you posted with any new developments as the Mets’ offseason trudges on.