Mets' Steve Cohen on Pete Alonso Contract Talks: 'May Have to Go Forward' Without Him
January 25, 2025
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen acknowledged Saturday that the team could be moving toward a future without Pete Alonso at first base.
Cohen acknowledged the contract negotiations with Alonso and said that he doesn't "like" them or the "structure of the offer."
"I don't like the negotiations," Cohen said. "I don't like what's been presented to us. Maybe that changes...If it stays this way, I think we have to get used to the fact that we may have to go forward with existing players."
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Cohen's comment came during the team's "Amazin' Day," and fans at the event chanted "We want Pete" to Cohen, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.
Cohen's comments came shortly after Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor reflected on Alonso's negotiations and said that while it would be "different" if Alonso leaves, he believes the first baseman should make the "best decision for himself."
"Pete's been here since I've been here," Lindor said, per Jorge Castillo of ESPN. "He was here before me. So, yeah, it would be different if he goes somewhere else. Yeah, it would be different. But I think he should take his time. I think he should make the best decision for himself and not feel that he's rushed."
Alonso has been a staple in the Mets' lineup since 2019 and is a four-time All-Star. He hit .240/.329/.459 with 34 home runs and 88 RBIs in 2024 while helping the Mets reach the NLCS.
He reportedly turned down a three-year contract from the Mets on Jan. 16. He has also received interest from the Toronto Blue Jays.
