Pete Alonso ‘actually, shocked’ the Mets traded Max Scherzer

A surprised Pete Alonso stood in entrance of his locker late Saturday night time, processing the departure of Max Scherzer, the second key piece of the Mets’ pitching workers to be dealt in two days.

“Truthfully, shocked,’’ Alonso stated following an 11-6 loss to the Nationals at Citi Subject that took a backseat to the crew loudly saying they have been tearing down a roster that opened the 12 months with the very best payroll in MLB historical past.

Although Alonso placed on a very good face following the commerce of David Robertson on Thursday, he was shaken up by Saturday’s transfer, given Scherzer’s contract standing.

“I’m perplexed concerning the Max commerce,’’ Alonso stated.

Requested about the remainder of the season, Alonso stated: “I don’t know what it means for the long run.”

He added he even puzzled “briefly” about his personal place with the crew.

“That’s your pure inclination,’’ Alonso stated. “If a man with a no-trade clause can get traded, anybody can.”

The primary baseman stated the state of affairs was “out of my management. I really feel comfy right here. It’s a terrific place to play.”

Among the many causes Alonso didn’t see the Scherzer commerce coming, along with the no-trade clause, was the truth that he was so invested within the crew since signing with the Mets previous to the 2022 season.

“He was a New Yorker,’’ Alonso stated. “He was all-in.”

Like Alonso, Brandon Nimmo stated he was “shocked” by the Scherzer information.

And Francisco Lindor, like Nimmo, with a prolonged contract with the Mets, stated he spoke with normal supervisor Billy Eppler about what’s subsequent and believes they may do extra dealing earlier than Tuesday’s commerce deadline.

“From what I’ve seen, I feel different guys are going to go,’’ Lindor stated.

However Lindor additionally stated he was assured by Eppler they have been “attempting to higher the group. That’s why I don’t name it a rebuild. I nonetheless assume we are able to go on a run this 12 months.”

The entrance workplace might need a unique view.