There are reportedly nonetheless ongoing conversations between the New York Mets and Pete Alonso, though the crew is hoping for a comparatively fast answer.
Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman of the New York Put up reported Wednesday the 2 sides are “making progress on not less than the construction of a proposed deal that is anticipated to be for 3 years and embody not less than one choose out.”
Nonetheless, additionally they famous there stays a “substantial monetary hurdle” and that the Mets desire a resolution “quickly” in case they must focus elsewhere if they can not come to phrases on a deal.
Whereas Alonso is a four-time All-Star who has helped anchor the Mets’ lineup lately, he might not have as a lot leverage as one would assume.
Sherman and Heyman defined that first basemen reminiscent of Paul Goldschmidt, Jake Burger, Nathaniel Lowe, Josh Naylor, Carlos Santana and Christian Walker have all discovered properties this offseason, whereas the Detroit Tigers addressed the place by shifting Colt Keith.
That does not depart that many groups with apparent openings on the place, so the Mets aren’t precisely bidding towards half the league in these negotiations.
That could be why they’re “holding the road on each the size and {dollars} of their short-term supply, which incorporates an opt-out after the primary 12 months,” per Andy Martino of SNY. Martino famous New York wish to carry Alonso again on the proper value however will transfer in a special course if want be following the negotiations.
The 30-year-old brings loads to the desk as an offensive power.
His resume consists of the 4 All-Star Video games, a Nationwide League Rookie of the 12 months and three seasons with not less than 40 house runs, together with when he launched 53 as a rookie in 2019.
He slashed .240/.329/.459 with 34 house runs and 88 RBI final season after ending the 2023 marketing campaign with 46 lengthy balls and 118 RBI. Alonso additionally led the league in RBI with 131 in 2022 after main the league in homers as a rookie.
It looks like New York is okay with him becoming in alongside Juan Soto within the lineup within the quick future however is not as prepared to commit too many assets to him long run at this stage of his profession.