With the New York Mets looking like they are heading towards a painful rebuild, All-Star slugger Pete Alonso is looking for a way out. According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, Alonso is evaluating his options and already has the Chicago Cubs as his preferred destination.
Alonso is entering the last year of his contract with the Mets and is set to become a free agent after the 2024 campaign. If the Mets end up deciding that they are not willing to give him a huge deal, they will likely look to trade the 28-year-old player in order to avoid losing him for nothing.
Several teams are reportedly interested in his services, but the Cubs are seen as the favorite. The franchise received information that Alonso wants to come to Chicago and is willing to be aggressive in attempts to acquire him.
Rogers, who spoke about Alonso’s situation during an appearance on ESPN’s Kap and J. Hood show, said that the player would also be willing to work out a contract extension with the Cubs that would work for both sides.
“They have a pretty good team, and a great market,” Rogers added. “I think that he wants to come here as much as they want him.”
Despite the Mets’ disappointing 2023 campaign, Alonso played well and earned his third All-Star nod. He finished the season with a .217 batting average, 46 homers and 118 RBIs.
