Alonso, who has featured only for the Mets since he made his MLB debut in 2019, remains on track to reach free agency after the season and continues to be the subject of numerous trade rumors. One unnamed club official predicted that the Mets could make Alonso and other out-of-contract players available shortly after the All-Star break. According to Ryan Gilbert of Audacy, ESPN’s Buster Olney linked Alonso with the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners during Monday’s edition of the “Baseball Isn’t Boring” podcast.
However, the Mets began Tuesday in the middle of a six-game winning streak that improved them to 34-37 on the campaign. They headed into the day’s MLB action just one game back in the battle for the National League’s third wild-card spot.
During his chat with Ladson, Alonso insisted he loves playing for the Mets and calling New York home.
Alonso indicated there hasn’t been much progress regarding contract talks between his camp and the Mets, which isn’t surprising considering agent Scott Boras has a history of taking clients like the “Polar Bear” into free agency. It was reported this past winter that people who know Alonso don’t view him “as a ‘hometown discount’ kind of guy.”
Alonso likely will stay put as long as the Mets win more than they lose before they enter the All-Star break on July 14. The Amazins will try to inch closer to reclaiming a .500 record when they play at the 33-39 Texas Rangers on Tuesday evening.