New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns joked throughout an look on Wednesday’s version of the “Foul Territory” program that he’d set one thing up “tomorrow” concerning the re-signing of All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso.
Stearns later indicated that Alonso will attain free company after the upcoming MLB season.
“Pete is a very good participant,” Stearns defined, in response to Ryan Chichester of Audacy. “He’s carried out on a giant stage right here for a very long time…I understand how necessary he’s to our fanbase. I feel the place we’re proper now, the place Pete is, is everyone seems to be gonna concentrate on this yr. One of the best factor for us is for Pete to have a fantastic yr. One of the best factor for Pete is for Pete to have a fantastic yr. After which we’ll go ahead from there.”
Stearns formally joined the Mets shortly after the 2023 common season concluded and earlier than it was realized that Alonso had hired Scott Boras as his new agent.
Reviews all through the winter have repeatedly suggested the 29-year-old will play in a contract yr except he surprisingly gives the Mets some form of low cost to commit his future to the one MLB house he is recognized throughout his 5 campaigns within the huge leagues.
“We’re definitely invested in making an attempt to maintain Pete a Met,” Stearns added throughout the dialog. “I’m hopeful that, over time, we’ll have the ability to work that out.”
It was beforehand reported that Stearns and Mets proprietor Steve Cohen each understand the membership buying and selling Alonso at any level earlier than or throughout the 2024 marketing campaign could be “unpopular” amongst followers.
That actuality together with the truth that Stearns believes the Mets can compete for a playoff spot this yr suggests the “Polar Bear” is not going anyplace anytime quickly.
Nevertheless, followers understandably have questions on how Stearns and Cohen might view Alonso’s long-term future if the membership is close to the underside of the division standings across the All-Star break.
Cohen signed off on a fire sale to amass prospects final summer season, and ESPN’s Paul Hembekides mentioned in January that Stearns “by no means prioritized” first base throughout his eight seasons as an govt with the Milwaukee Brewers.
