However, negotiations with first baseman Pete Alonso remain at an impasse. On Wednesday night, Dan Martin and Joel Sherman of The New York Post reported that time is running out in negotiations between the Mets and Alonso. Here’s an excerpt from the story, via The Post:

Time may be running out for Pete Alonso and the New York Mets to reach an agreement on a new contract. After six seasons in the major leagues, Alonso is a free

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

With time running out on negotiations between the Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso, another big-name slugger was floated as a possibility to occupy first in Queens.

For free agents, spring training is something of a soft signing deadline. No one wants to be without a job when camp opens. Free agents want to know where they're playing, where they're going to live,

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.