A surprising New York Mets rumor links them to a trade for a disappointing former No. 1 overall pick to replace Pete Alonso.

If the New York Mets don't re-sign homegrown slugger Pete Alonso, could they pursue a trade with the Detroit Tigers for Spencer Torkelson?

The Mets made a reported three-year, $70 million offer to Alonso that was turned down, then pivoted to signing outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker and reliever A.J. Minter.

Mets owner Steven Cohen spoke about the negotiations to retain Pete Alonso, calling them exhausting and implying they are ready to move on without him

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, top baseball operations executive David Stearns, and manager Carlos Mendoza held a forum during the team's fan fest event on Saturday. Predictably, the group was met with "We want Pete" chants from onlookers hoping to persuade the braintrust into entering a new agreement with longtime first baseman and current free agent Pete Alonso.

Both Mark Vientos and Brett Baty are putting in work at first base this offseason as Pete Alonso's free agency drifts closer to spring training.

Pete Alonso's decision to reject a $70 million deal with the New York Mets has sparked debate among fans and insiders. MLB insider Tiki Barber suggest

Alonso, who like Juan Soto is represented by agent Scott Boras, has been a fan favorite since arriving in 2019, when he hit a rookie-record 53 home runs.

Pete Alonso’s future with the New York Mets remains uncertain as he has yet to sign with any MLB team. Despite a significant offer from the Mets, Alon

Just before Mets owner Steve Cohen answered a question about where things stand with Alonso, a homegrown star and free agent first baseman, during a panel discussion, a spirited crowd began chanting, “Let’s Sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete! Let’s sign Pete!”

Third baseman Mark Vientos will, in all likelihood, be asked to move to first base if the Mets are unable to re-sign Alonso. Mendoza, while discussing contingency plans, said he believes in Vientos and his ability to take on a new challenge.