5 best Pete Alonso trade destinations if the Mets decide to sell their slugger

1) Seattle Mariners

Alonso couldn’t get much further from his Florida roots with this best trade destination. The Seattle Mariners with a below-average number of runs scored and other lackluster offensive numbers are still somehow leading the American League West by a good chunk of games. Credit their pitching. The rotation is one of the best in baseball. The bullpen isn’t so bad either.

Their first base situation has improved a bit recently with Ty France finally beginning to hit. Unfortunately, not too many of his teammates are. Catcher Cal Raleigh has been their most productive power hitter but a terrifying batting average and a whole lot of strikeouts should have the Mariners looking for any sort of alternatives at nearly every position.

The Mariners don’t even have a very good DH situation with Mitch Garver taking on those at-bats more often than anyone else. Another Mitch, the one we call Mitch Haniger, hasn’t been so good either. Alonso could easily improve on either of them while allowing France to play plenty of first base. He has played other positions in his career although not well. But if the Mariners were looking for a better offensive punch, they have some options.

Seattle is a relative newcomer to the Alonso trade rumor discussion. Because of their absolute need for a better starting lineup, Alonso seems to fit in nicely. We know Jerry Dipoto loves his transactions.