Overview
- The Mets have issued initial offers to Alonso and Díaz to kick off negotiations, according to New York Post reporting.
- Díaz said at the MLB Awards that talks are underway and pegged his chance of returning to Queens at roughly 50-50.
- Rival interest is widely expected, with reports and predictions linking Díaz to spenders such as the Dodgers and Blue Jays and estimating deals in the four-year, ~$80–$90 million range.
- Chatter around the Mets’ approach points to shorter, high-AAV frameworks being explored, including roughly four years/$88 million for Díaz and about three years/$102 million for Alonso.
- For Alonso, league reporting suggests the outcome may hinge on contract length, as the Mets are seen as less likely to go beyond four years while also seeking a front-line starter and defensive upgrades.