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Furthermore, Bob Nightingale from USA Today hinted at a troubling possibility for Alonso: he may have to settle for a short-term deal with the Mets that includes an opt-out clause. While multiple teams—like the Blue Jays and Red Sox—have reportedly shown interest, it appears they haven't made competitive offers at this point.
The Offer on the Table
Speculation intensified as it was revealed by former GM Jim Duquette and confirmed by respected Mets' beat writer Will Sammon that Alonso's camp has submitted a three-year deal exclusively to the Mets. As it stands, this exclusive proposal is currently the only actionable offer, but no closure seems imminent.