A New York Mets insider believes the team will re-sign Pete Alonso this winter, but fans will be waiting several more weeks.

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.

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.

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

The New York Mets owner has recently shared his frustration over the long-standing negotiation with Pete Alonso this offseason.

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.