Ex-GM: Here's Mets' Pete Alonso trade that brings back 'promising' player

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has eight home runs this season. AP By Jimmy Hascup | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Pete Alonso won't be wearing New York Mets colors all season, but that doesn't mean he won't return in the offseason as a free agent. That's the scenario former Cincinnati Reds and Washington Nationals general manager Jim Bowden outlined for The Athletic on Monday with a trade he thinks the Mets should make before the deadline. MORE METS COVERAGE Mets fans are not happy with recent update from Mrs. Met Mets veteran has been 'dog bleep' since getting new contract, host says Mets' Pete Alonso makes feelings on Scott Boras clear after nightmare offseason New York Mets vs. St.