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 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.

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,

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.

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.

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

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!

The New York Mets' brass, led by president David Stearns, are trying to work out a new contract with star first baseman Pete Alonso.

Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A.J. Minter on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets don’t seem like a likely fit anymore. Multiple reports from MLB insiders have suggested David Stearns and Steve Cohen have had

Pete Alonso's time may be nearing an end as the two sides are not close to an agreement on the slugger's next contract