Mets may be gearing up for end of the road with All-Star first baseman

The New York Mets appear to have little hope remaining that theyll get a deal done with their treasured first baseman Pete Alonso in free agency.

Mets see Pete Alonsos exit as nearly inevitable MLB Trade Rumors Darragh McDonald unearthed a string of reports which shed light on the Mets viewpoint on the Alonso situation: The Mets and Pete Alonso have been in a staredown for a while but it seems the club is blinking.

Andy Martino of SNY reports that they now expect him to sign elsewhere, with todays agreement with Jesse Winker part of a plan to spread money around to various alternatives.

Earlier today, Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported that Alonsos market was heating up, with the Blue Jays and Mets involved, as well as a third unidentified team, McDonald wrote.

McDonald also accentuated how Alonsos camp reportedly was willing to settle for a short-term deal with opt-outs, but the money that the franchise proposed, $90 million over three years, was not enough for him.

Mets focus has shifted as Alonsos market has expanded Now that the Florida natives market is opening up following many of his positional counterparts getting taken off of the board, theres a strong likelihood that another team such as the Blue Jays or the other unnamed suitor will capitulate to Alonsos salary demands, or at least come closer than New York.

In turn, the Mets have eyes on Blue Jays superstar first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

They would push the button on a midseason trade in 2025 at the first chance theyd get.

Therefore, unless Alonso cashes out at $30 million annually for each of the next three seasons, hell have to chase his desired long-term deal elsewhere, which New York is now bracing for.

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