Since the Mets signed Juan Soto for a record-breaking $765 million contract in December 2024, they have taken a cautious approach with Pete Alonso. MLB insider Will Sammon indicated that the team's strategy for Alonso contrasts with their earlier aggressive pursuit of Soto.

The first was re-signing reliever Ryne Stanek for one year, $4.5 million. The second was signing infielder Nick Madrigal for $1.35 million, which probably marked an end to the Jose Iglesias era in Queens. These moves “signaled” that the Mets “were leaving room for the possibility of a pivot back to Alonso,” Martino wrote.

Negotiations between the New York Mets and Pete Alonso are at a standstill and there is no agreement in sight in the short term, but the options remain active because the team know

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets have a solid history together, but the player's stay with the Queens team is looking increasingly distant. Alonso was eager to stay defending the

As the Pete Alonso saga continues to unfold, the New York Mets have to consider any and all backup plans. The homegrown four-time All-Star Alonso may be the Mets' first choice to play first base, but they haven't been willing to budge on their three-year contract offer.