According to New York Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns, the team is not expected to reach a contract extension with superstar Pete Alonso prior to him reaching free agency after the season.
New York Mets superstar Pete Alonso is headed for free agency after the 2024 season and Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns says he doesn’t expect the two sides to come to an agreement before then.
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns indicated in an interview with Foul Territory on Wednesday that he does not expect to sign Alonso to a contract extension prior to the first baseman reaching free agency next offseason.
Stearns did say that he’s hopeful the two sides will eventually be able to work something out, but it doesn’t sound like either party anticipates that happening before the end of the season. Alonso, for what it’s worth, hired Scott Boras as his agent earlier this offseason. The 29-year-old slugger will make $20.5 million in 2024 before hitting the open market next winter.
Given his age, and by hiring Boras, it’s clear that Alonso will be looking to cash in. He very well could want – and receive – a contract worth more than $250 million. Of course, the Mets and owner Steve Cohen can afford any contract, so we’ll see how far they are willing to do to keep Alonso around.
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