Juan Soto is likely to become a free agent after this season, with Brian Cashman stating it's a one-year situation. Pete Alonso, on the other hand, is heading towards free agency and is seen as a market value type rather than a hometown discount. The Yankees have made a high-risk trade for Soto, aiming for a World Series win. Alonso has not engaged in long-term contract talks with the Mets, only discussing his arbitration deal so far.
Pete Alonso indicated he’s open to negotiating a new contract with the Mets during the season. Indicated there won’t be an Opening Day deadline.
Pete Alonso says he has not had any long-term contract talks with the Mets. The sides only discussed his arbitration deal this winter. "Definitely, we welcomed conversation," Alonso said. "It's just the only conversation we had was about the one-year deal."
MADDEN | It really is World Series or bust for Juan Soto and the Yankees this season Considering the circumstances, the Yankees have never made a trade with more potential risk than the deal for Soto. @BillMaddenNYDN https://t.co/Uy3hTOxHEo
https://t.co/NqoyaYAHza. MLB insider: Pete loves NY but in free agency insiders see him as more a market value kind of guy than hometown discount kind of guy
https://t.co/NqoyaYA9JC. Pete loves the Mets/NY but he’s headed for free agency and longtime associates don’t see him as a “hometown discount” type of guy
Regarding Juan Soto, Brian Cashman said that “the odds are this is a one-year situation” before Soto will become a free agent. “I don’t see too many things stopping him from reaching free agency.”