Mets consider Jake Bauers as first base replacement for Pete Alonso
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 7:18 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026

The New York Mets have identified Jake Bauers as a potential target for first base after losing Pete Alonso to free agency. Current players Jared Young and Mark Vientos have not filled the void effectively, with Young posting a.767 OPS and just nine home runs this season. Bauers has excelled this year with the Milwaukee Brewers, hitting 26 home runs and achieving an.891 OPS, making him a strong candidate as he enters free agency. The Mets need to address their first base situation to improve their lineup performance going forward.
- •Mets let Pete Alonso walk in free agency.
- •Jared Young and Mark Vientos have struggled at first base.
- •Jake Bauers leads the Brewers in home runs this season.
- •Bauers has a.891 OPS and a career-high walk rate.
- •Mets need to improve their lineup after a disappointing season.
- 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Need To Sign This Player To Finally Replace Pete Alonso
"The New York Mets need to find a reliable first baseman
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