Pete Alonso isn't joining the Chicago Cubs - despite a behind-closed-doors meeting between the five-time All-Star and the club this week in Orlando. The Polar Bear is headed to Baltimore, removing his powerful bat from the National League equation in the process.
His departure could still yet have an impact on the NL Central, though. According to MLB.com, David Stearns and the Mets have reached out to Chaim Bloom and the Cardinals on a pair of players: Lars Nootbar and former Cubs All-Star Willson Contreras.
Mets have rumored interest in Willson Contreras to replace Pete Alonso
Last winter, Contreras wanted to part of waiving the no-trade clause included in the five-year deal he signed with St.