The New York Mets are in danger of losing Pete Alonso in free agency. The Blue Jays make sense as a landing spot, but nothing is close between the two sides.
With the support of owner Steve Cohen, the Mets stole Juan Soto from the Yankees with a historic 15-year, $765 million deal. He also added pitching depth, signing right-handers Frankie Montas and Clay Holmes to short-term deals, and he poached left-hander A.J. Minter from the Atlanta Braves among other moves.
The Mets are working on Pete Alonso but a veteran pitcher could be the perfect finishing touch on their offseason.
Another team has entered the group chat sweepstakes. Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso and his camp met with the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, as multiple
The New York Mets have been trying to re-sign Pete Alonso, but as opening day approaches they still have not agreed to terms with him.
The San Francisco Giants have emerged as favorites to steal Pete Alonso away from the New York Mets in free agency.
Tom Verducci joins Hot Stove to talk about why Pete Alonso doesn't have a better market, projecting A.J. Minter's impact on the Mets and more
Jon Heyman brings the latest on Pete Alonso's market, projecting Vladimir Guerrero Jr's future with the Blue Jays and more on Hot Stove
A divorce seems probable after the Mets began moving on last week, with the belief that Alonso will be signing elsewhere. The team has since re-signed Jesse Winker and Thursday officially announced lefty A.J. Minter’s addition to the bullpen. The buzz surrounding Alonso, meanwhile, has been minimal.
Negotiations between free-agent slugger Pete Alonso and the Toronto Blue Jays are "advancing," according to SNY's Andy Martino. Tim Healey of Newsday
Since the Mets' apparent pivot, another Alonso suitor, the Toronto Blue Jays, made their first major signing of the offseason, adding outfielder Anthony Santander on a five-year, $92.5 million contract. While the Blue Jays could still add Alonso, it's unclear if they would shell out another major contract for a power hitter like Alonso.