The Los Angeles Angels are making waves in this offseason trade window. As rumors circulated and the free-agent market heated up, whispers of the Angels eyeing a big-name slugger began to surface.

The whispers swirl around the team making moves for none other than the New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso! However, the rumors cooled down with the same intensity they had heated up with. What seemed like a bold move to add a powerful bat now feels like a missed opportunity, with questions mounting about how the Angels will address their most pressing need- a powerful bat.

The issue with the talks with Alonso, as discussed by MLB Insider on The Baseball Insiders was the uncertainty surrounding the question – whether the Angels would take part in the pursuit race of Pete Alonso. As the team is already studded with several signings like Yusei Kikuchi, Kyle Hendricks, Jorge Soler, Travis d’Arnaud, and Kevin Newman, is facing issues, particularly in its pitching staff and overall roster depth.

Although the pursuit of Pete Alonso may excite the fans, the signing wouldn’t ensure reliability in the bullpen. Instead of investing a hefty amount in one signing, they would be focused on short-term deals. A more practical choice like Jack Flaherty would be more favorable.

At the end of the day, the Angels would be more focused on improving their pitching department and outfield depth to build a more well-rounded squad.

What lies ahead for Pete Alonso?

The Los Angeles Angels were strongly linked with Pete earlier, but they missed landing the slugger. But they aren’t the only ones on the rejection list. The New York Mets appear to be moving without the star first baseman. Even the owner of the Mets, Steve Cohen voiced his views and called the Pete speculations as ‘exhausting’.

So what’s in for Pete Alonso, given the Angels missed out on him and he willingly declined a massive contract from the New York Mets?

The answer lies with the Toronto Blue Jays!

The Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as the frontrunner to land Pete Alonso, with negotiations reportedly advancing as they look to strengthen their lineup. After missing out on top free agents like Juan Soto, Max Fried, Corbin Burnes, and Roki Sasaki, the Blue Jays are pushing hard to secure Alonso.

While there is no deal finalized yet, the Jays seem to be keen on adding Alonso to their roster. After a series of near misses, they are determined to secure the star first baseman. From Alonso’s perspective, the Jays seem to be a compelling option.

The team boasts a young core that includes promising stars like Bo Bichette, George Springer, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. The move to Toronto would allow Alonso to join an already championship-caliber squad. Joining the Jays would not only offer him the opportunity to contend for a title in a competitive AL East but also provide a fresh start with a team hungry for success.

Now the ball is in his court, whether to join the Toronto Blue Jays or further test the waters of free agency.