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.

In Steve Cohen's 'brutally honest" assessment, he expressed his displeasure with the way discussions have gone with Pete Alonso's camp.

This past Saturday, New York Mets owner Steve Cohen publicly acknowledged that contract talks with free-agent first baseman and Mets fan-favorite Pete Alonso have been "an exhausting" process. It seems Cohen isn't yet ready to completely move on from the 30-year-old slugger.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen acknowledged Saturday that the team could be moving toward a future without Pete Alonso at first base. Cohen acknowledged

The New York Mets are still unsure if Pete Alonso will return to the team for 2025 and beyond. That could open the door for this first baseman to be traded.

On Monday, MLB insider Andy Martino of SNY explained why it still makes plenty of sense for the Mets and Alonso to reunite before spring training games get underway later this month.

As the Pete Alonso saga continues to unfold, the New York Mets have to consider any and all backup plans. The homegrown four-time All-Star Alonso may be the Mets' first choice to play first base, but they haven't been willing to budge on their three-year contract offer.

After the New York Mets reportedly offered Pete Alonso $70 million, the door is still open for now for the Toronto Blue Jays to secure his services.