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.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, top baseball operations executive David Stearns, and manager Carlos Mendoza held a forum during the team's fan fest event on Saturday. Predictably, the group was met with "We want Pete" chants from onlookers hoping to persuade the braintrust into entering a new agreement with longtime first baseman and current free agent Pete Alonso.

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

Mets owner Steve Cohen got real on the failed negotiation talks with free agent !B and former Met Pete Alonso.

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

Mets fans got some face time with the owner during a panel session at the team’s Amazin’ Day fanfest at Citi Field. During the session, fans began chanting “we want Pete”, leading Cohen to provide an update on where things stand. "I don't like the negotiations. I don't like what's been presented to us."

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.

Pete Alonso is at a crossroads as tense negotiations with the New York Mets continue. Amidst high demands from agent Scott Boras, Alonso faces a key decision about his future in MLB. Time is running out for Pete Alonso,

The New York Mets have been steady in their efforts to bring Pete Alonso back to Queens. However, There has been no deal yet and that could change as spring training is right around the corner.