“The Mets are bringing back Jesse Winker, pending physical, league sources say,” Martino reported on social media. New York Post insider Jon Heyman reported, “Winker deal is for about $8M for 2025 including a $1M signing bonus, pending physical.”

Amidst heavy rumors about a one former Met corner bat, the team brings back a different former Met corner bat.

The New York Mets are pushing hard to re-sign Pete Alonso. He remains unsigned as the start of spring training approaches. New York has loaded up on pitching and of course emerged victorious in the Juan Soto sweepstakes, signing the star outfielder to a 15-year, $765 million contract.

The Mets and Pete Alonso appear to be deadlocked in contract negotiations. There has been zero movement on either side since former Mets general manager Jim Duquette reported that Alonso’s camp reached out to the Mets with an offer to re-sign him last Friday.

Pete Alonso is a fan favorite in New York and one of the best Mets of the century. But his run in Queens is likely over. SNY’s Andy Martino reported on Friday that the team expects Alonso to walk, as the two sides could not to come to terms on a new deal.