New York Mets trade idea replaces Pete Alonso by sending Mark Vientos and more out for $60 million slugger
The Mets could use an Alonso replacement.
New York Mets trade idea replaces Pete Alonso by sending Mark Vientos and more out for $60 million slugger originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . If there’s one thing Steve Cohen has shown us in recent years, it’s that the New York Mets are never content and he’ll try to improve the roster.
I like what the Mets have done, but losing Pete Alonso was massive. That’s where a potential move for Christian Walker would make sense, as Walker, at his best, has been really good. He struggled a good bit in 2025, though.
Ryan Shea of Sports Illustrated proposed a deal that would send Walker to New York in exchange for Mark Vientos and pitching prospect Zach Thornton. “Christian Walker had a 2025 season with a . 238 batting average, 27 home runs, 88 RBIs, 72 runs, and a .
717 OPS. Moving to the Mets could slightly improve his RBI opportunities due to better lineup protection, and he is projected to deliver 25–30 home runs and 85–95 RBIs. “If he earns regular playing time with the Astros, he could reach 20–25 home runs while improving his RBI totals.