The Mets made what they perceived as a last-ditch effort to sign Pete Alonso and when that was rejected began their pivot away from their slugging first baseman, The Post has learned.

With spring training a month away, reports indicate the New York Mets want slugging first baseman Pete Alonso to agree to a new contract or they will move on.

With plenty of room left in the budget and a need to improve the roster, the Mets will not wait forever for resolution on Pete Alonso.

Pete Alonso and the Mets have discussed a 3-year deal with opt-outs. Will there be a reunion? Read more and cast your vote at MLB Trade Rumors!

Pete Alonso and his agent Scott Boras refused a seven-year $158 million deal extension last season. Alonso was also offered a three-year $90 million contract this offseason, which he refused, and after weeks of negotiations, it seems like the Mets are finally moving on.

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,

Pete Alonso, his agent Scott Boras and the New York Mets remain at a stalemate in contract negotiations. Former GM and current analyst Jim Duquette reported la

The New York Mets want to incorporate another slugger, preferably an infielder. They have been linked to Alex Bregman, and