The New York Mets decided to part ways with Pete Alonso after prolonged contract discussions. Manager Carlos Mendoza provides insights on the decision

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza discussed his huge expectations for Juan Soto, who signed a record breaking deal to play in Queens. Mendoza also gives his thoughts on Pete Alonso, the plans for other infield positions,

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, top baseball operations executive David Stearns, and manager Carlos Mendoza held a forum during the team's fan fest event on Saturday. Predictably, the group was met with "We want Pete" chants from onlookers hoping to persuade the braintrust into entering a new agreement with longtime first baseman and current free agent Pete Alonso.

The New York Mets are fully prepared for life after first baseman Pete Alonso, who is unlikely to return to Queens. Alonso has been engaged with the Toronto Bl

A contingent of more than 50 Mets players, coaches, front-office members and alumni will come together Saturday for the fan fest.

Third baseman Mark Vientos will, in all likelihood, be asked to move to first base if the Mets are unable to re-sign Alonso. Mendoza, while discussing contingency plans, said he believes in Vientos and his ability to take on a new challenge.

The New York Mets may be preparing for life without longtime first baseman and current free agent Pete Alonso. The Mets held their annual fan fest on Saturday, during which third baseman Brett Baty confirmed a New York Post report that stated he was asked to begin working out at first base ahead of spring training.

NEW YORK — It appears Pete Alonso is going, going, gone. The first Amazin’ Day fan fest at Citi Field did not bring with it a dramatic resolution to Alonso’s free agent saga — but did seem to confirm the New York Mets’ most popular and prolific power hitter is likely to sign elsewhere as spring training nears.

The Mets held their first winter event for fans in five years at Citi Field, and Pete Alonso was a notable absence.

Pete Alonso remains a free agent and the two ... on some duties at first base if the team needed him to, but manager Carlos Mendoza brought up another possible solution to start the year.

Most of the team’s roster was on hand to participate in Amazin’ Day. Among those available were young infielders Brett Baty and Mark Vientos, who revealed the biggest clue regarding Alonso’s prospects in orange and blue — aside from Mets owner Steve Cohen’s blunt assessment of negotiations revealed during a panel.