With each passing day, the gap between Pete Alonso and the New York Mets grows wider. The slugging first baseman remains unsigned, and although the Mets have a

The New York Mets want to retain Pete Alonso, but they also would love to shed some of Starling Marte's hefty salary to help make it happen

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.

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.

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.

The San Diego Padres have made it clear they’re not just willing to trade Dylan Cease and Michael King—they’re embracing