A potential free agent option for the New York Mets, outfielder Anthony Santander, agreed to a five-year, $92.5 million deal, with the Toronto Blue Jays on Mond

The Toronto Blue Jays are clear winners by signing Anthony Santander, but the New York Mets might be even bigger winners thanks to what this move might do to Pete Alonso's free agency.

The Rule 5 draft has produced notable names over the years and Anthony Santander's new contract with the Toronto Blue Jays makes him the latest example.

Did the Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Santander signing clear the path for the New York Mets to reunite with a franchise icon?

Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets, not only leaving the Orioles' division, but their league too. Corbin Burnes signed with Arizona and Roki Sasaki is a Los Angeles Dodger.But the O’s on Monday saw one of their own sign with another club and also stay in the American League East when outfielder Anthony Santander agreed to a five-year deal

A New York Mets insider believes the team will re-sign Pete Alonso this winter, but fans will be waiting several more weeks.

The New York Mets have put a competitive offer to Pete Alonso and could still potentially re-sign him despite the recent fallouts with the team

The New York Mets are still interested in a reunion with Pete Alonso, but there appears to be another team in the mix, according to former GM Jim Duquette.

As Pete Alonso continues his wait to find a home for the 2025 season and beyond, the New York Mets may find themselves strongly in the mix amid recent

The New York Mets have been trying to bring Pete Alonso back to Queens, but no agreement has been reached. The Blue Jays could make a splash and sign Alonso.

MLB Network's Jim Duquette sounded confident last week that the Toronto Blue Jays landing free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso was "out of the equation" after Toronto agreed to a five-year deal worth at least $92.5M with outfielder Anthony Santander.

While they're clear winners, the New York Mets might emerge as even bigger ... to get the inside scoop during the MLB offseason. Anthony Santander signing with Blue Jays might gift Pete Alonso ...