As Mets fans showed in 2024 with the acquisition of outfielder Jesse Winker, though, hard feelings can be forgiven. Does that open the door for New York to trade for Hoskins, who signed a two-year, $36 million contract last winter, if Alonso doesn't re-sign?

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that first baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract.

In the Mets' view, Alonso’s competitive drive will outweigh any possible dissatisfaction with a two-year contract.