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,

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

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

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.

Brandon Tierney sees the Pete Alonso situation being similar to how the Giants handled Saquon Barkley and the decreased value of the running back.

Less than 24 hours after New York Giants icon Tiki Barber publicly advised free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso to give the New York Mets a "hometown discount" to return to what's been the only MLB home of Alonso's career last week,