Alonso remains the top power hitter available, but as a first baseman with little value outside of his bat, his market has not developed as he hoped. Most recently, the four-time All-Star’s camp extended an exclusive offer to the Mets, believed to be for three years with a high average annual value.

The New York Mets and Pete Alonso appear to be trending toward a new contract — with the Mets potentially getting a discount.

The New York Mets are reportedly playing hardball in negotiations with first baseman Pete Alonso. Will they find a middle ground before he heads elsewhere?

A market for Alonso has been slow to form, but to be fair, the position player market is still moving at a glacial pace.

A recent report from SNY’s Jim Duquette has suggested Pete Alonso is looking for a three-year deal with opt-outs, but that offer is only on the table for the New York Mets. After Steve Cohen inked the largest contract in professional sports history with Juan Soto,

But quietly, the Mets brought back left-hander Sean Manaea, which could go a long way towards shoring up the pitching staff. The 33-year-old Manaea had a fantastic season in New York, learning a new arm slot and becoming the most reliable starter in the Mets' rotation.

Sean Manaea’s three-year, $75 million deal was a significant part of what’s been a busy Mets offseason so far — and he hopes it’s not done. The left-hander has already been teammates in San Diego with newly signed Met Juan Soto and he’s been working out at a gym in Tampa alongside Pete Alonso,