Mets' David Stearns’ dismantling of the longtime core signals a commitment to a ’69-style blueprint built on arms and run prevention.

Three fan favorites headed out the door in 2 1/2 weeks — a powerful gut punch to angry New York Mets fans wondering what on earth the front office is thinking.

Here are three takeaways from a franchise-defining few days.

Pete Alonso agreed to sign with the Orioles on Wednesday.

As the Baltimore Orioles reportedly prepared to add Pete Alonso, the New York Mets need to pivot at first base.

Mets owner Steve Cohen is preaching calm amid a turbulent time for the Mets after fans watched Edwin Diaz and Pete Alonso depart New York on back-to-back days. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features,

Another possibility could come via trade, with the Mets reportedly checking in on St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Willson Contreras, per John Denton of MLB.com. Contreras spent nine MLB seasons primarily at catcher before making the switch to first base last year. The three-time All-Star hit .257 with 20 home runs and 80 RBI in 2025.

One day after Edwin Diaz ventured west to Los Angeles, Mets' home run king Pete Alonso is leaving too as he's set to sign with Orioles.

While Bob Nightengale mistakenly predicted both the Mets and Blue Jays to sign Robert Suarez, they remain major contenders.