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 spring training a month away, reports indicate the New York Mets want slugging first baseman Pete Alonso to agree to a new contract or they will move on.

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.

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!

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.

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,

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

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

The New York Mets want to incorporate another slugger, preferably an infielder. They have been linked to Alex Bregman, and