The New York Mets made it quite apparent early in the winter that a contract extension for Pete Alonso was not a realistic possibility, so they decided against pursuing one this offseason. The All-Star first baseman’s appearance in MLB trade rumours has made it more clear why the two parties were unable to come to an agreement.

There was an attempt by New York to extend Alonso’s contract. The Mets presented Alonso with a seven-year contract worth more than $150 million, as was previously reported. He wouldn’t have been among the top paid MLB players as a result of the deal, but he would have had one of the highest average yearly earnings among first basemen. The offer was ultimately turned down, and months later Alonso’s name surfaced in MLB rumours.

Although there were extensive discussions with the Milwaukee Brewers, the Mets were never able to come to an agreement on a deal for Alonso. A year later, Alonso’s name is being mentioned in MLB trade rumours by New York once more, and there’s a good probability he’s transferred and that an extension is no longer on the table.

The New York Mets are creating a lot of talk in advance of the MLB trade deadline.

According to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, Alonso is expected to demand a contract worth at least $200 million from the team he chooses to sign with in MLB free agency this winter.

Padres News: Former Padres Pitcher Returns After Tommy John Surgery

After a two-year absence, Dan Altavilla, a former reliever for the San Diego Padres, is making a noteworthy comeback to Major League Baseball. He was called up by the Kansas City Royals from their Triple-A team, and in exchange, Will Klein was sent to Triple-A Omaha.

Altavilla’s return to the majors hasn’t been easy. He was outright sent to Triple-A following Tommy John surgery during his final season with the Padres in 2021, but he opted for free agency. He signed a minor-league contract with the Boston Red Sox in 2022, but his recuperation prevented him from playing that season. He only played 12 innings in 2023 before being let go in August.