With February approaching, some Yankees fans remain eager for a big move after missing out on Anthony Santander and Roki Sasaki. Pete Alonso’s name continues to surface, but with Paul Goldschmidt already in the mix, the Yankees have little reason to pursue the Mets’ slugger.
No real connection between Yankees and Pete Alonso
Despite speculation on X, Facebook, and Reddit, there’s no credible indication the Yankees are interested in Alonso.
Last month, SNY reported that the Yankees were not in the mix, and Mark Feinsand of MLB.com confirmed that Alonso “doesn’t appear to be on their radar.” That stance hasn’t changed, and there’s little reason for it to.
With Goldschmidt at first base, the Yankees don’t have a need for Alonso. The 2022 NL MVP remains a disciplined right-handed bat in a lineup that already includes Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Cody Bellinger. Adding another high-strikeout power hitter like Alonso would only make the Yankees’ offense more one-dimensional.
Mets remain undecided on Alonso’s future
While the Yankees haven’t shown interest, Alonso’s status with the Mets remains uncertain.
Mets owner Steve Cohen recently expressed frustration with contract talks, saying, “I don’t like the negotiations.” However, within 48 hours, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported that discussions had resumed.
Alonso is coming off what some consider his worst MLB season, hitting .240 with a .788 OPS, 34 home runs, and 88 RBIs—his lowest full-season power numbers. However, he remains one of the league’s premier power hitters, ranking second in MLB in home runs (226) since his debut, behind only Judge.
Goldschmidt makes Alonso unnecessary for the Yankees
If the Yankees hadn’t acquired Goldschmidt, Alonso might have been a realistic option. But that move all but shut the door on any pursuit.
Projected lineup with Goldschmidt
- Jasson Domínguez, LF
- Aaron Judge, RF
- Cody Bellinger, CF
- Giancarlo Stanton, DH
- Jazz Chisholm Jr., 2B
- Paul Goldschmidt, 1B
- Austin Wells, C
- Anthony Volpe, SS
- Oswaldo Cabrera/DJ LeMahieu, 3B
The Yankees’ rotation—Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodon, Luis Gil, and Clarke Schmidt—also remains unchanged, reinforcing that their focus is no longer on offense.
Barring a major shift, Alonso is not a fit for the Yankees, and the team appears content with Goldschmidt anchoring first base. Unless something drastically changes, Alonso is unlikely to wear pinstripes anytime soon.
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