Shortly after it was reported Tuesday night that New York Mets owner Steve Cohen "was back in conversation with" representatives for free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso regarding a potential reunion in part because "it feels like Alonso desperately hopes to return" to the organization,

The Cincinnati Reds "may consider" pursuing slugger Pete Alonso in free agency, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Heyman noted that the Reds

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.