Martino also suggested alternatives that Carlos Mendoza's lineup could use. First of them included having a platoon system in the infield with Mark Vientos biding time between third and first base and youngsters like Ronny Mauricio, Bretty Baty and Luisangel Acuna slotting in the corners from time to time.

New York Mets free agent power hitter Pete Alonso is likely to return to the Queens club for fewer years than he seeks, according to a new prediction.