Pete Alonso reportedly turned down huge contract offer from Mets

Pete Alonso's future in New York remains uncertain, especially following a report revealing the substantial offer he declined from the Mets last summer.

The team offered Alonso a seven-year, $158 million contract extension last June, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The offer was similar to the eight-year, $168 million extension the Atlanta Braves gave first baseman Matt Olson.

Despite this, Alonso’s camp did not accept the offer, and the two sides were not even thought to be close to making a deal. That prompted the Mets to float Alonso as a trade candidate briefly.

The team seemingly changed direction toward the end of the season when new team president David Stearns took over baseball operations. Since then, New York has gone back to trying to work out a contract extension with Alonso, though nothing has come of that and nothing appears close.

Alonso remains the Mets’ most dangerous and valuable hitter, with 10 home runs in the first 44 games. He is eligible for free agency at the end of the 2024 season, so there will be a sense of urgency if the two sides are to get anything done.