The expectation is that Alonso will re-sign with the Mets on a short-term, high AAV deal rather than the long-term $200 million contract. If this is the case, then, depending on the dollar amount, a deal could be considered imminent.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso was recently predicted to sign a contract worth nearly $100 million over three years.

Pete Alonso's contract negotiations take center stage as the New York Mets and Scott Boras play a high-stakes game of chess.