Morning Briefing: Alonso and Mets Not Close to Agreement

Good morning, Mets fans!

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that there’s currently a significant gap in contract talks between the Mets and Pete Alonso, though a deal isn’t off the table. The team could explore other options at first and third base, including moving Mark Vientos to first and giving younger players like Brett Baty or Ronny Mauricio a chance at third. While Alonso remains a fan favorite, his slightly down season and the declining value of power hitters may work against him in negotiations.