With two weeks until New York Mets pitchers and catchers report to spring training, free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned, leaving their lineup somewhat unsettled.

Pete Alonso continues as a free agent after failing to sign with any team after several obstacles in the way, and the New York Mets are getting further and further away from keepin

Another contract situation on the Mets roster that still needs to be sorted out is that of Pete Alonso, who is currently a free agent and has yet to give an indication that he plans to return to New York. Recently, Alonso's teammate, Mets utility player Jeff McNeil, took to the MLB Network to share his wishes for the star's decision.

So, beyond revealing an exhaustion from negotiating with Alonso’s camp, Cohen’s comments confirmed a couple of other matters. One, in a world without Alonso returning to Flushing, the Mets may add more pieces. Two, the Mets are at least acting like they care about how much they spend.

The Mets and Pete Alonso cannot come to terms on a standard contract, so maybe it is time for them to do something creative that could be a win-win.

Pete Alonso's free agency has lasted significantly longer than anyone expected. When the offseason began, Alonso was considered a shoo-in to re-sign with the New York Mets, the only team he's ever known.

Ryne Stanek has re-signed with the Mets on a one-year deal, and New York now has a much-improved bullpen from 2024.