There are reportedly still ongoing conversations between the New York Mets and Pete Alonso, although the team is hoping for a relatively quick solution.

Signs point to the strong possibility of a New York Mets-Pete Alonso reunion, in part because the free-agent first baseman's market has not been especially strong. Speaking of which, SNY reports the following:  "According to league sources,

The Mets are trying to make things work with Pete Alonso, but the two sides still haven't been able to come to terms on a new contract.

A pair of new reports suggests Pete Alonso returning to the New York Mets next season is becoming more and more unlikely. This has been a very good offseason for the Mets. They entered the Fall/Winter intending to improve a roster that surprisingly reached the NLCS in October.

Free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned as January hits its midway point, and the New York Mets are starting to explore other options at first base. Four-time All-Star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

The Mets and Pete Alonso appear to be deadlocked in contract negotiations. There has been zero movement on either side since former Mets general manager Jim Duquette reported that Alonso’s camp reached out to the Mets with an offer to re-sign him last Friday.