Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that the New York Mets are unlikely to re-sign free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso, partly due to Mets president David Stearns’ previous hesitations and the team’s need for better defense. While both Stearns and owner Steve Cohen appreciate Alonso’s contributions, the prospect of a long-term deal remains uncertain as he approaches free agency again.
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