Pete Alonso remains a free agent despite strong interest from various teams, including the New York Mets. SNY insider Andy Martino reports that the Mets are leaving room for a potential deal with Alonso by managing their budget strategically.

The first was re-signing reliever Ryne Stanek for one year, $4.5 million. The second was signing infielder Nick Madrigal for $1.35 million, which probably marked an end to the Jose Iglesias era in Queens. These moves “signaled” that the Mets “were leaving room for the possibility of a pivot back to Alonso,” Martino wrote.

Mets fans want Pete Alonso to return to Queens, but one on-air commentator has issued a dire warning to both sides that a reunion risks going badly.