While the Toronto Blue Jays hope to work out an extension with Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the team is also weighing a run at Pete Alonso, creating a potential quagmire at first base — and a payroll crunch in the future.

With his free agency looming in less than nine months, the Blue Jays first baseman is generating discussion on a number of fronts.

After news broke that the Mets were pivoting away from Pete Alonso, the Blue Jays have emerged as contenders to sign the free agent slugger.

Pete Alonso and the Mets appear to be splitting up and the Blue Jays have a Vladimir Guerrero Jr plan if they land the first baseman.

Jon Heyman brings the latest on Pete Alonso's market, projecting Vladimir Guerrero Jr's future with the Blue Jays and more on Hot Stove

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With the MLB offseason entering its final stretch, the intrigue around first baseman Pete Alonso's free agency remains.

As there still appears to be an impasse between the New York Mets and free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso, other teams are reportedly starting to make a

A new MLB rumor reveals avenues for the New York Mets to either trade for Vlad Guerrero or surprisingly re-sign Pete Alonso this month.

If the Mets were able to acquire him in a trade, they would still need to negotiate a long-term deal if they hope to keep him around beyond 2025. That being said, given owner Steve Cohen's willingness to hand out massive contracts, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might be able to secure the deal he wants in New York as opposed to in Toronto.

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.