With negotiations with homegrown slugger Pete Alonso stalled, the Mets appeared to have moved on to Plan B, signing a top-tier reliever (left-hander A.J. Minter) and bringing back Winker.

Lucky fans will get to meet some of their favorite players at Amazin' Day, and plenty of them hope Pete Alonso is one of them.

A murky January for the New York Mets may finally be starting to take shape.First baseman Pete Alonso's future has been at the front of every Mets fan's mind, as the four-time All-Star and his longtime team have been unable to come to terms on a new deal in free agency.

The Mets are working on Pete Alonso but a veteran pitcher could be the perfect finishing touch on their offseason.

Whether or not Mets fans will have another opportunity to cheer on Pete Alonso is still very much up in the air.

A divorce seems probable after the Mets began moving on last week, with the belief that Alonso will be signing elsewhere. The team has since re-signed Jesse Winker and Thursday officially announced lefty A.J. Minter’s addition to the bullpen. The buzz surrounding Alonso, meanwhile, has been minimal.

According to one reporter, the New York Mets could have already replaced Pete Alonso with their recent signing of a slugger.

Last season's biggest offensive trade deadline acquisition, Jesse Winker, quickly went from former villain to fan favorite. Winker is now back with the New Yor

About 15 minutes after the Winker news broke, SNY’s Andy Martino said the Mets are ready to pivot away from Alonso to “Plan B.”

Pete Alonso’s name was never mentioned during the short Q&A portion, but Winker was asked about his willingness and ability to play first base as the Mets plan to open the season without Alonso, who remains a free agent with less than three weeks to go before spring training.

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