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Wardy suggested that Mountcastle could thrive within the Mets' lineup, especially when positioned alongside Juan Soto and other young talents aiming to make a mark in 2025. Despite not being a replacement for Alonso’s potential power, Mountcastle’s contact skills and defensive reliability could provide the Mets with much-needed stability at first base.
Moreover, Mountcastle’s proficiency against left-handers makes him a compelling option, especially compared to Alonso’s much less consistent performance against such pitching. Mountcastle’s measured approach at the plate, coupled with a favorable contract, could ease the transition should Alonso ultimately sign elsewhere.