The New York Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso have but to make headway on a contract. Alonso could also be trying to alter that.
MLB Network analyst Jim Duquette reported that Alonso’s camp has made a proposal to the Mets. The deal can be for 3 years with opt-outs, and, in accordance with Duquette, the Mets are the one staff to obtain this provide.
Such a deal had been predicted earlier this week. Workforce proprietor Steve Cohen is reportedly open to a short-term contract at a excessive greenback quantity to fill any openings on the roster. Though shifting nook infielder Mark Vientos to first on a full-time foundation is a risk, Alonso has extra of a monitor report as a run producer.
Whereas Alonso had a productive 12 months on the plate, there are a number of pink flags. He produced a .240/.329/.459 batting line over 695 plate appearances, hitting 34 homers and 31 doubles. Whereas he set a profession excessive in doubles, Alonso had his fewest residence runs, drove in his fewest runs (88) and had his lowest slugging proportion of any non-pandemic 12 months within the majors. Groups could also be leery of signing Alonso to a long-term deal as a result of his declining manufacturing and lack of defensive flexibility.
Alonso additionally does not have many options left. The Yankees, who were expected to make a run at Alonso if outfielder Juan Soto signed elsewhere, added Paul Goldschmidt on a one-year contract. The Astros and Diamondbacks crammed their vacancies at first with different choices. Whereas a return to the Mets isn’t a given, which may be the best choice for each events.
Alonso has reportedly made a contract provide to the New York Mets. Perhaps this can jumpstart his market.
