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According to Zack Prel of Newsweek, the Mets are poised to re-sign Alonso to a significant six-year contract valued at approximately $148 million. Prel emphasized that the Mets have been frontrunners for Alonso’s services for quite some time, and with the current market conditions, they are now in a uniquely advantageous position.
With owner Steve Cohen wielding the financial flexibility to negotiate a competitive deal, it appears that Alonso could potentially be signed at a lower figure than expected. Prel mentions that it’s challenging to foresee any other team in the league willing to match or exceed a $150 million offer for Alonso given the current market landscape.