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In the recent offseason, Alonso rejected a seven-year, $58 million extension, opting instead to partner with super agent Scott Boras to negotiate what he hopes will be a more lucrative deal. This decision has intensified speculation about his long-term status with the Mets.
Mets’ Management Perspective
David Stearns, the Mets President of Baseball Operations, has publicly endorsed Alonso, expressing a desire to keep him in Queens. Nonetheless, the team’s substantial financial decisions, notably the commitment of $765 million to superstar Juan Soto, indicate a more subdued approach to Alonso’s situation.