The longer the Mets and Alonso remained at an impasse, the more the Toronto Blue Jays were floated as a realistic plan B. Reports suggested that the Jays had extended the first baseman a contract of at least three years, and at one point it seemed like Toronto might actually lure him north while New York tended to business elsewhere.

Only one team seems to be meeting the contract demands of the All-Star third baseman and his agent, Scott Boras.

Three other Scott Boras clients recently opted out of short-term deals after one year, then struck belated free-agent riches.

Time is running out for Pete Alonso to sign a contract before Spring Training and be able to start his preparation for the 2025 Major League Baseball season in the best possible wa

Free agent Pete Alonso will return to the New York Mets and the fire his agent, Scott Boras, for failing to deliver on promises, a WFAN radio host predicts.