Even though Vladimir Guerrero Jr signed a $500 million contract, the New York Mets were rumored to pursue the big-time slugger. However, he’s sticking with the Toronto Blue Jays. Still, the Mets’ pursuit was a deciding factor in a major “what if” scenario.

The New York Mets signed Pete Alonso to a deal that allows him to opt out after the season. The Mets were expected to make a run at Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to play first base if that happened.

The New York Mets were viewed as one team that could pursue Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. in next year's free agency, to eventually replace Pete Alonso.