There are reportedly still ongoing conversations between the New York Mets and Pete Alonso, although the team is hoping for a relatively quick solution.

Signs point to the strong possibility of a New York Mets-Pete Alonso reunion, in part because the free-agent first baseman's market has not been especially strong. Speaking of which, SNY reports the following:  "According to league sources,

A pair of new reports suggests Pete Alonso returning to the New York Mets next season is becoming more and more unlikely. This has been a very good offseason for the Mets. They entered the Fall/Winter intending to improve a roster that surprisingly reached the NLCS in October.

Given their need for a first baseman going into the 2025 season with Pete Alonso still available as a free agent, the New York Mets checked in with

Signs point to the strong possibility of a New York Mets-Pete Alonso reunion, in part because the free-agent first baseman's market has not been especially strong. Speaking of which, SNY reports the following:  "According to league sources,

The New York Mets want to incorporate another slugger, preferably an infielder. They have been linked to Alex Bregman, and

Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned as January hits its midway point, and the New York Mets are starting to explore other options at first base. Four-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Reports from both Andy Martino of SNY and Joel Sherman of The New York Post suggest a pivot point is coming where the Mets may move on to plans that don’t involve Alonso having a place on the 2025 team.