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

The Mets are trying to make things work with Pete Alonso, but the two sides still haven't been able to come to terms on a new contract.

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.

A new rumor around MLB may motivate the New York Mets to take the offer they allegedly made to Pete Alonso and give it to a different All-Star power hitter still available in free agency. If you are a Mets fan,

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.

The New York Mets remain interested in bringing Pete Alonso back, but it appears the first baseman will have to accept a short-term deal for it to happen.

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.