The New York Mets have not been playing very good baseball for some time now. With the final week of the regular season here, they currently sit tied with the Cincinnati Reds for the last wild card spot. ESPN’s Jeff Passan hasn’t held back in his criticism of New York’s poor performance.
“The New York Mets, losers of six straight, are down 6-0 and facing Jacob deGrom. Since starting 45-24 and owning the best record in MLB, the Mets are 31-47, better than only the Rockies, Twins and Nationals. This isn’t a collapse. It’s a disintegration,” Passan posted.
Amid this collapse, the future of first baseman Pete Alonso remains uncertain. He’s a star player and the franchise leader in home runs. Earlier in the season, he declined to confirm whether he would return.
“But again, we’ll see what happens. I love it, it’s great, but you can’t really predict anything. And for me… I am focused on trying to put this thing across the finish line. I haven’t really thought about the free agent thing until we’re talking about it right now,” Alonso said. “It would be great to stay. But, again, whatever happens, happens. I can’t get a crystal ball. I wish I could, but we’ll see.”
On Sunday, after what could have been his potential last home game in a Mets jersey, Alonso continued to avoid the question.
“If I had a nickel for how many times everyone in this room has said that and I received it every time someone said it, I’d be really, really rich,” Alonso said.
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Whether Alonso was trying to lighten the moment or not, he still refuses to even hint at a possible comeback. This leaves Mets fans with a bittersweet taste, as he offers no insight into his future with the team.
The Mets will look to hold onto the final wild card spot, but if they fail, it won’t reflect well on the organization. After free agency, Alonso will likely be either the most loved or most hated player in New York.
