Pete Alonso’s looming free-agent discussions anchor the Mets’ winter ballet, as executives push back on a seven-year commitment for a powerful, aging first baseman and weigh five- to six-year options with a potential future DH path. Edwin Diaz remains central to the bullpen puzzle, with talks of extending him while the reliever market dodges big moves. Juan Soto is floated as a potential DH destination, and Angels and Nationals are named as possible bidders, signaling the crossfire of term, value, and roster balance.