The Mets have played their cards well in their negotiations with Pete Alonso, and now, it seems like they’re on the verge of winning the standoff.
Alonso entered free agency hoping for a lucrative long-term deal, but the market hasn’t exactly been kind to him. The first base market dried up quickly, and teams that initially showed interest, like the Blue Jays, haven’t been able to match what the Mets are willing to offer. That’s left Alonso with few options and significantly less leverage than he had at the start of the offseason.
Mets Circle Back With a Strong Offer
With the landscape shifting in their favor, the Mets have reportedly returned to Alonso with a three-year deal featuring a high average annual value.