New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has indicated that the future of first baseman Pete Alonso with the team will likely not be resolved until after the current season. Alonso, a three-time All-Star, is set to become a free agent after the World Series. Last fall, he enlisted the services of agent Scott Boras and recently agreed to a one-year contract worth $20.5 million to avoid arbitration.
Alonso, who has hit 192 home runs in his five seasons, is expected to explore his value in free agency. Cohen expressed his support for Alonso's right to do so and mentioned that discussions regarding Alonso's future with the Mets are ongoing but no decisions are imminent.
