Pete Alonso nears contract with Blue Jays

Pete Alonso is making progress in negotiations with the Toronto Blue Jays as he approaches a potential departure from the New York Mets, where he has spent his entire six-season career. Reports indicate that while a deal is not finalized and remains uncertain, there is significant movement in talks, which marks a shift from the previous stalemate with the Mets. The Mets recently made a last-ditch effort to retain Alonso with a three-year contract offer in the $68 million to $70 million range, but the negotiations have since stalled. Alonso, a four-time All-Star and former Rookie of the Year, hit 34 home runs last season and is looking to secure a lucrative contract as a free agent. If he joins the Blue Jays, he would strengthen their lineup alongside Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Anthony Santander, though his positional fit remains uncertain. The situation reflects broader trends in the offseason, where many top first basemen have found new teams, leaving Alonso in a competitive market just weeks before spring training.