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A new era in the Bronx.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson on Sunday gave his most ringing endorsement yet of former football star Tim Tebow’s status in the organization, saying: “I think he will play in the Major Leagues.”

Just call him the Petco Punisher.

As first steps go, the Twins could hardly have done better than right-hander Jake Odorizzi. Now what? Isn’t that the bottom line? If this is the only upgrade to the Minnesota rotation, it may not be enough.

Mets general manager Sandy Alderson on Sunday gave his most ringing endorsement yet of former football star Tim Tebow’s status in the organization, saying: “I think he will play in the Major Leagues.”

Adam Jones wants it known. The veteran outfielder, who is entering the final years of his extension with Baltimore, wants to win. At this stage in his career, Jones isn’t prioritizing money or length of contract. The fierce competitor wants some hardware.

And he put on quite a show.

The Twins have acquired right-hander Jake Odorizzi from the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reported Saturday night. Neither club confirmed the deal.

The Padres and free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer have agreed to an eight-year deal, a source told MLB.com’s Jon Paul Morosi Saturday night. Hosmer can opt out of the contract after five years. The club has not confirmed the deal.

Imaginations across New York — and the entire baseball landscape — immediately jumped to the record books when the Yankees introduced Giancarlo Stanton two months ago.