Mets, Yankees Target Free Agent Alec Bohm at GM Meetings; New York Also Eyeing Jonathan Loáisiga

Free agent infielder Alec Bohm met with both New York clubs at the general managers' meetings in Las Vegas, according to reporting from The Athletic. The Mets are primarily evaluating the right-handed hitter as a fit at first base, where he could pair with left-handed bat Jared Young following a career in which Bohm has generated a 130 wRC+ against left-handed pitchers despite defense at third base that includes a minus-58 Defensive Runs Saved mark over nearly 6,000 innings.

A shift to first base would address Bohm's defensive struggles at the hot corner, where his DRS rating ranks as the lowest among third basemen since 2020. At first base, his defensive metrics have stabilized, grading above average during the 2025 and 2026 campaigns. Offensively, Bohm holds a career .302/.351/.503 slash line against southpaws, making him a potential platoon complement to Young, who logged a 111 wRC+ overall for New York in 2026 but hit just .228 against lefties.

Beyond infield targets, the Mets are seeking bullpen additions and have expressed interest in free-agent right-hander Jonathan Loáisiga, according to the New York Post. Coming off a rebound season with the Arizona Diamondbacks, Loáisiga registered a 2.42 ERA over 67 innings while pairing a 56.4 percent ground-ball rate with a fastball averaging over 97 mph. New York's bullpen requires depth after trading away relievers A.J. Minter, Huascar Brazobán, Luke Weaver, and Brooks Raley prior to the deadline, alongside plans to transition Kodai Senga back into a starting role this spring.

What to watch next: Monitor whether Bohm prioritizes seeking an everyday third base role on the open market or accepts a first base arrangement in New York as bullpen talks progress.