The first marquee signing was superstar outfielder Juan Soto, which remains the biggest move any team has made this winter. But quietly, the Mets brought back left-hander Sean Manaea, which could go a long way towards shoring up the pitching staff.

Alonso remains the top power hitter available, but as a first baseman with little value outside of his bat, his market has not developed as he hoped. Most recently, the four-time All-Star’s camp extended an exclusive offer to the Mets, believed to be for three years with a high average annual value.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso was recently predicted to sign a contract worth nearly $100 million over three years.

When New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso declared free agency after six seasons with the team that picked him in the second round of the 2016 draft, it was widely expected that he could command a contract worth about $200 million over seven years.

All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso is predicted to sign a record-breaking contract to stay with the New York Mets.

The New York Mets' brass, led by president David Stearns, are trying to work out a new contract with star first baseman Pete Alonso.