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MLB Rumors: Will the Mets sign Pete Alonso to a contract extension?

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso will be a free agent after the 2024 season. He is more than likely to test the free-agent market, especially if the Mets don’t offer him fair value prior to then.

An injury to Alonso has been just one of many issues with this current Mets squad. While owner Steve Cohen has preached patience, and stated that he doesn’t plan on a complete teardown, the absence of their best hitter has been noticeable.

“I feel great,” Alonso said. “I know it looks bad with the splint, but I’m feeling excellent so I’m gonna get back out there as soon as possible. That’s the number one goal. I want to be out there ASAP.”

Alonso had 22 home runs at the time of his injury, but is expected to miss several weeks of action. In the meantime, New York is four games below .500 and quickly falling behind in the NL East and NL Wild Card races.

If a new contract is not agreed upon this season, the two sides will head toward their third round of arbitration.

“They believed in me first and it’s really special,” Alonso said. “I love New York and right now, New York is home. I can’t predict the future but right now I love where I’m at and [the fans] are phenomenal and it’s such a great place to play. It’s really special.”

The Mets star wouldn’t commit to whether or not he would test the market after the 2024 season, when he is first eligible to do so.