Pete Alonso blunder the loudest of David Stearns’ many Mets whiffs
David Stearns, the Mets president of baseball operations, has made several questionable decisions, including the handling of Pete Alonso's situation. Alonso is now playing for the Orioles and performing well, both offensively and defensively. The Mets, on the other hand, have struggled to find a suitable replacement at first base, with players like Jorge Polanco and Mark Vientos not meeting expectations.
- ▪Pete Alonso is playing at a high level for the Orioles, with an .812 OPS and 22 homers.
- ▪David Stearns signed Jorge Polanco to play first base, despite him having limited experience at the position.
- ▪Alonso has also excelled defensively, which was a key area Stearns wanted to improve during the offseason.
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New York Mets Mike Puma Pete Alonso blunder the loudest of David Stearns’ many Mets whiffs By Mike Puma Published July 27, 2026, 8:30 p.m. ET David Stearns speaks to the media on June 26, 2026. Robert Sabo for NY Post Of all David Stearns’ misfires last winter, probably none resonates louder than at first base. The all-time Mets home run leader is playing at a typical Pete Alonso level for the Orioles. He began Monday with an .812 OPS and 22 homers; not surprisingly, he had appeared in all 106 games for his new team. Stearns, the Mets president of baseball operations, signed Jorge Polanco to play first base. Polanco has played only two games at the position. Mark Vientos was miscast at first base before hitting the injured list with a broken hand.
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