If the New York Mets miss out on star slugger Pete Alonso, they're going to pivot to a backup plan that likely involves St. Louis Cardinals' Nolan Arenado.

A top MLB insider details why Pete Alonso is out of options and a return to the New York Mets is becoming inevitable.

With the Texas Rangers trading first baseman Nathaniel Lowe away, they could be dark horse contenders to land New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso in free agency.

The New York Mets added Juan Soto this offseason, but have yet to come to terms with Pete Alonso. With suitors for Alonso dwindling, the Mets seem to have a good chance of keeping him in Queens. However,

Slugging New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso has seen his free agency stall. Baseball insiders say he is playing a "game of chicken" with the Mets.

While the MLB offseason is heating up, the New York Mets find themselves in a unique position of re-signing Pete Alonso another time.

The New York Mets signed Juan Soto this offseason and will now try to maximize their chance to win a World Series. They have a decision to make regarding Pete Alonso's contract. Is he their best option at first base?

With their competition for first base satisfying their needs through signings and trades this offseason, the Mets remain the clearest team with a hole. The likely answer, then is that, yes, the Mets want Alonso — at their price, and they’re willing to wait around to make it happen.

The New York Mets could be gearing up for a duel between two of their key pieces for the starting role at third base next season, despite there being several ifs around both of their corner infield slots.

Common belief is that Jan. 1 is the day for renewal — a new calendar, a new start, and a chance to reset. But those in the baseball world know that all that actually comes in mid-February, when players finally herald winter’s thaw by reporting to either Florida or Arizona for spring training.

Several teams have moved players to strengthen their infields over the last couple of weeks. However, one player remains without a team: four-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso.