The Mets, who are running out of time to re-sign free agent first baseman Pete Alonso, have checked in with the Toronto Blue Jays on a surprising alternative.

With time running out on negotiations between the Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso, another big-name slugger was floated as a possibility to occupy first in Queens. On Wednesday, Andy Martino of SNY reported that the Mets “have spoken” to the Toronto Blue Jays about.

The New York Mets want to incorporate another slugger, preferably an infielder. They have been linked to Alex Bregman, and