It was reported back in the middle of January that the New York Mets' re-signing of outfielder Jesse Winker showed the club was pivoting away from possibly retaining All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso.

The first was re-signing reliever Ryne Stanek for one year, $4.5 million. The second was signing infielder Nick Madrigal for $1.35 million, which probably marked an end to the Jose Iglesias era in Queens. These moves “signaled” that the Mets “were leaving room for the possibility of a pivot back to Alonso,” Martino wrote.

The Toronto Blue Jays are weighing their options in the MLB free agency, with reports suggesting Alex Bregman could be a better fit than Pete Alonso.

As MLB free agents come off the board and spring training draws nearer, Alonso's list of suitors has dwindled. Several reports have indicated the Toronto Blue Jays and Mets are the only teams pursuing the two-time Home Run Derby champion, and a more recent report has provided an update on that.

The New York Mets could be the favorites to land Pete Alonso on a deal worth well over $70 million this winter.

The New York Mets can't fully turn their attention to the 2025 season until the Pete Alonso saga is resolved. With less than a week to go until Spring Training begins, the Mets and their four-time All-Star first baseman still haven't budged on contract negotiations.