Morning Briefing: Mets Have Opened Talks With Alonso

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Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns talked to Andy Martino of SNY on Wednesday as MLB gears up for free agency. One of the bigger notes to come out was the Mets’ status with Pete Alonso, with multiple reports noting that the two sides have already begun negotiations. Stearns commented on the report that Alonso would be open to the occasional DH role, saying, “The ability to get his bat in the lineup in multiple ways is helpful and it’s great to know that Pete is open to stuff like that.”

Along with that, Laura Albanese of Newsday reported that the Mets will be tendering a contract to Tyrone Taylor as they continue to look for a solution in center field. Mentioning the need to upgrade their bullpen, he also indicated that they will be looking both internally and externally for long-relief options.

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As discussed in a press conference with Scott Boras in the GM Meetings, the Mets and Alonso are already making way in contract talks. For more on this update, click here.

The Mets are one of several teams that will be suitors for Yankees free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger this winter, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Kodai Senga is attracting trade interest from multiple teams and the Mets have had conversations surrounding several of their starting pitchers, including Senga, per Will Sammon of The Athletic.

Lefty Rule 5 pick Nate Lavender has been returned to the Mets by the Rays, per Mike Mayer of Metsmerized.

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Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey is planning to build a winner around their current pieces; however, Byron Buxton might be open to waiving his no-trade clause if they were to tear it down, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic.

The Arizona Fall League championship game will be moved up to Friday, Nov. 14 at 1:30 p.m. due to impending weather.

Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres is among players who are most seriously considering the qualifying offer, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

The Texas Rangers hired former Mets outfielder Travis Jankowski as their first base coach, finalizing their 2026 coaching staff, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

The Cincinnati Reds claimed catcher Ben Rortvedt off waivers from the Dodgers on Wednesday.