Report: Mets expect Alonso to sign elsewhere
The New York Mets are preparing for life without Pete Alonso.
The club considers Alonso signing elsewhere the most likely outcome at this point and is pivoting to Plan B, beginning with its reported re-signing of outfielder Jesse Winker, according to Andy Martino of SNY.
New York likes Alonso and hoped to reach an agreement, but the sides have not come close on years or dollars, Martino adds. Adding a top reliever remains a possibility for the Mets.
The fallout comes after Alonso and his camp reportedly approached New York about a three-year deal containing opt-outs.
The Toronto Blue Jays were reported earlier Thursday as being engaged with Alonso while the Mets were seeking a quick resolution, according to Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.
If the Blue Jays were to add Alonso, they'd prefer to keep first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and rotate them between first base and designated hitter, per Rosenthal and Sammon.
Alonso hit 226 home runs over the last six years playing first base for the Mets. He hit 34 with 88 RBIs in 162 games in 2024 en route to a third consecutive All-Star appearance.
The 30-year-old slugger owns a career .854 OPS (134 OPS+).