What the Mets infield could look like in 2025 without Pete Alonso

Now that the Mets appear ready to move on from Pete Alonso, the impact on the roster will be significant.Here’s a look at what the team could do in the infield without Alonso, who could still return, but most likely is headed elsewhere: The 25-year-old has started nine games in the majors at first base — and 75 at the position in the minors.The vast majority of his time has been spent at third base, with mixed results.

Vientos has been praised by team officials for his work ethic on defense and his bat surprised many when he hit 27 homers last season, his first full year in the majors.He’s the best fit to take over that spot among the team’s internal options, especially because it might be a short-term situation with other high-profile options, such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr., possibly available next offseason. He began last year as the Mets’ starting third baseman, but after a slow start, lost the job to Vientos in late May and spent the rest of the season at Triple-A Syracuse, where he split time between third and second, opening some eyes in the organization about his versatility.He missed most of the last month of the season with a broken finger and hasn’t shown he can hit consistently at the major league level. Mauricio hasn’t played since he tore the ACL in his right knee playing winter ball last offseason.

He had arthroscopic surgery on the knee in August, and as The Post’s Mike Puma reported Thursday, is continuing his rehab and may not be available to start spring training next month.Mauricio has split his time primarily at shortstop, second and left field.Sign up for Inside the Mets by Mike Puma, exclusively on Sports+ Please provide a valid email address.

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