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.

The New York Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso are at an impasse, but one beat reporter spelled out Tuesday how a reunion could still occur.

New York reportedly offered Alonso a three-year contract worth $68-70 million. The offer was seen as a “last ditch effort,” by the Mets. Furthermore, when Alonso declined, the team began to sour on the hopes of his return, via Joel Sherman of the New York Post.

As the New York Mets look to move on from their franchise cornerstone, a reigning Gold Glove slugger is predicted as the solution.

Time may be running out for Pete Alonso and the New York Mets to reach an agreement on a new contract. After six seasons in the major leagues, Alonso is a free

The Mets offered Pete Alonso a three-year deal, though varying reports suggest different terms. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

Pete Alonso's path to returning to the New York Mets just keeps getting more complicated. Talks between the four-time All-Star and the Mets appeared to hit a wall last week. Will Sammon of The Athletic reported that team owner Steve Cohen called negotiations with Alonso and agent Scott Boras "exhausting.

Pete Alonso is still in free agency, and with no concrete developments, the Mets seem to be moving away from him. The post MLB Trade Rumors: Mets Could Ditch Pete Alonso for $1.7 Million Veteran appeared first on EssentiallySports.