Alonso looks to force Mets’ hand, crack roster

Fresh off a season in which he bashed 36 homers over two Minor League levels, including 19 in 67 games at Triple-A Las Vegas, Peter Alonso is arguably the Mets’ best first-base option already. Unlike Atkins, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen has said he will carry Alonso on New York’s Opening Day roster if he proves his mettle this spring.