The New York Mets have been playing some hardball with star first baseman Pete Alonso this offseason. Will he return?

The New York Mets appear to be looking ahead to life without Pete Alonso. Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated reported Friday that the Mets are considering a move for Detroit Tigers infielder Spencer Torkelson to possibly replace their longtime first baseman Alonso.

With the support of owner Steve Cohen, the Mets stole Juan Soto from the Yankees with a historic 15-year, $765 million deal. He also added pitching depth, signing right-handers Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes to short-term deals, and he poached left-hander A.J. Minter from the Atlanta Braves among other moves.