Three fan favorites headed out the door in 2 1/2 weeks — a powerful gut punch to angry New York Mets fans wondering what on earth the front office is thinking.

With the Mets losing out on many players this offseason, the question is answered if the team will pursue Kyle Tucker.

Losing Díaz, who posted a 1.63 ERA in his walk year, will hurt, though the team already found a replacement in Devin Williams. The 31-year-old Williams is coming off a down season with the New York Yankees, posting a 4.79 ERA, but his peripherals suggest a bounce-back year could be on tap.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/cardinals/onsi as Pete Alonso Exit Opens Door To New Cardinals Trade Suitor: Mets. The St. Louis Cardinals have plenty of trade chips on their hands. Although they didn't get a deal done during the winter meetings, that doesn't mean the deals that did get done, won't impact the team.

The New York Mets are interested in bringing first baseman Pete Alonso back to Queens. But will the New York Yankees convince him to call the Bronx home?

MLB insider delivers brutal Mets update on Pete Alonso's free agency after nightmare collapse originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.