Angels Notes: Huge Pete Alonso Update, Blockbuster Outfield Trade Incoming?
![Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) throws late to second base allowing the runner to reach second base during the sixth inning during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets first base Pete Alonso (20) throws late to second base allowing the runner to reach second base during the sixth inning during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3615,h_2033,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/halos_today/01jjn85s8bbk3wq6qn4d.jpg)
The Major League Baseball world (and the Los Angeles Angels) recently received a huge update regarding free agent slugger Pete Alonso.
The owner of the New York Mets, Steven Cohen, very candidly told fans that contract negotiations with their All-Star has been "exhausting."
If the Angels want to pair a two-time Home Run Derby champion and four-time All-Star with a now-healthy Mike Trout, it would significantly increase their chances on improving their abysmal 2024 win total of 63.
The Halos have another opportunity to better position themselves to be contenders once again as they are urged by an MLB insider to consider bringing in an All-Star closer.
They have also been linked to an outfielder who is very familiar with the Greater Los Angeles area as the Angels need to desperately improve outfield depth. He most recently played for the World Series runners-up in 2024.
He would be a good replacement for one of the team's top outfielders, who has been in trade rumors all offseason and was most recently linked to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):
Mets Owner Seems to Be Done With Pete Alonso, Opening Door for Angels
Angels Predicted to Trade Star Outfielder to Phillies in Blockbuster Move
Angels Urged to Sign $16 Million All-Star Closer in Free Agency
Angels Linked to Former Yankees, Dodgers $26M Outfielder in Free Agency