MLB.com is keeping track of the latest news and rumors surrounding Pete Alonso.

Jan. 2: Angels weighing pursuit of Alonso (report)
While a potential return to the Mets seems plausible for Alonso, there are plenty of other clubs looking to add his elite power bat into the mix. Could the Angels be one of those teams?

MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported in a Bleacher Report live stream that the Angels are weighing a pursuit of Alonso. Heyman says that he believes Angels owner Arte Moreno wants to add another big bat, citing Alonso as well as free-agent outfielder Anthony Santander.

That the Angels would be considering Alonso is surprising on a few fronts. Mainly, the Angels haven't signed a free agent to a deal north of $100 million since signing Anthony Rendon to a seven-year, $245 million deal in Dec. 2019. Alonso is widely expected to receive a deal upwards of $100 million.

Then there's the fact that 2023 first-round pick Nolan Schanuel manned first base full-time for the Angels in 2024. It's possible, however, that Alonso and Schanuel could handle first base and designated hitter duties -- or the club could transition Schanuel to a corner-outfield position.

Dec. 28: Giants have Alonso 'on their radar' (report)
With several marquee free agents signing during and just after the Winter Meetings, Alonso is one of the top candidates remaining on the market. His free agency is also interesting because after Christian Walker signed with the Astros and Paul Goldschmidt agreed to terms with the Yankees, Alonso's market is shrinking.

While the Mets, for whom Alonso has played his entire MLB career so far, are still rumored to have interest in re-signing the slugging first baseman, a report in the San Francisco Chronicle indicates that the Giants have him "on their radar" as the club continues to pursue offensive upgrades after signing shortstop Willy Adames to the largest contract in franchise history.

The Giants, who were rumored to be in the mix to land star right-hander Corbin Burnes before he agreed to a six-year, $210 million deal with the division-rival D-backs, currently have LaMonte Wade Jr. penciled in for the bulk of the playing time at first base. But Wade could potentially be moved in a trade or positionally in the lineup to make room for Alonso, who has hit more home runs (226) since making his MLB debut than anyone not named Aaron Judge.

Dec. 26: 'Sizable gap' in talks between Alonso, Mets (report)
A reunion between Alonso and the Mets is still a possibility, but the two sides apparently still have some work to do. MLB Network insider Jon Heyman reported Thursday in the New York Post that there is a "sizable gap" when it comes to negotiations on bringing back the slugger on a free-agent deal.

New York has long seemed like one of the most likely destinations for Alonso, but the Mets seem to have alternatives in mind. Heyman wrote that the Mets could move postseason standout Mark Vientos to first base and leave third base an open competition among Brett Baty, Mets No. 6 prospect Ronny Mauricio and others. More >

Dec. 23: What does the market for Alonso look like?
Several major dominos have fallen in the first-base market over the past few days, with the Astros (Christian Walker), Yankees (Paul Goldschmidt), D-backs (Josh Naylor), Guardians (Carlos Santana) and Nationals (Nathaniel Lowe) all making moves at the position.

A number of those clubs were once seen as potential fits for Pete Alonso, who remains unsigned. This could bode well for the Mets' chances of re-signing their star slugger, as the shrinking pool of suitors may pave the way for a reunion. The Mets reunited with another key free agent on Saturday, reaching a three-year, $75 million deal with pitcher Sean Manaea (per a source).

Manaea opted out of his previous deal with the Mets in November, joining Luis Severino and José Quintana in free agency and giving the club three rotation vacancies to address. The Mets have done just that and then some, adding Frankie Montas, Clay Holmes and Griffin Canning before re-signing Manaea.

The Mets also checked off the top item on their to-do list when they signed superstar outfielder Juan Soto earlier this month. That potentially leaves just one major item on their offseason agenda: first base.

As long as Alonso is still available and the position remains unsettled for the Mets, the two sides will likely continue to be linked.

The Mariners were connected to Walker, Goldschmidt and Santana, but they likely don’t have room in their budget for Alonso. Ryan Divish and Adam Jude of The Seattle Times (subscription required) have reported that Seattle only has about $15 million available in its 2025 budget.

The Giants were mentioned among the teams interested in Goldschmidt as well, but they haven't been connected to Alonso yet.

“[Alonso] is sort of a man without a market at the moment,” MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand said Friday on MLB Network in the wake of Walker’s agreement with the Astros.

Dec. 12: Mets remain 'engaged' with Alonso
On the day that the Mets introduced their $765 million man, Juan Soto, after landing the superstar on a record deal, owner Steve Cohen suggested that another slugger -- this one already beloved in Queens -- could return. According to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo, Cohen said that the club is "still engaged" with Alonso, and that "hopefully, we'll get there." More >