Pete Alonso Hot Stove: MLB insider reveals Angels’ interest in 4x All-Star amid Mets and Giants pursuit

Pete Alonso's market has dampened recently. Several teams that needed a first baseman have already signed or made the move for one, so there weren't as many suitors left for Alonso. With that said, some have emerged lately and expressed interest in the player.

That includes the LA Angels. They have joined the New York Mets and some other teams in pursuit of the four-time All-Star. Per MLB insider Jon Heyman, there's a bit of a hang-up between Alonso and the Angels.

Heyman said via SNY:

"Angels looking at it. Again, I think it's the years -- possible gap there. They certainly are weighing that. I do believe Arte Moreno does want to get another big bat in there."

The Angels also have some interest in Anthony Santander, too, and the report is that Santander is "more likely" now than Alonso to sign with the Angels. The San Francisco Giants are also in on Alonso right now.

Several teams, including the Houston Astros, New York Yankees and Washington Nationals, struck quickly for first basemen, including Nathaniel Lowe, Christian Walker, and Paul Goldschmidt. That left Alonso with fewer options, but he still has teams interested.

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MLB insider predicts Pete Alonso back to the Mets

Pete Alonso is still a good option for the New York Mets. They need a first baseman and he's an easy fit in their lineup and clubhouse since he's already been there.

Pete Alonso may return to the Mets (Imagn)

That's what MLB insider Deesha Thosar believes is the key to this situation. Thosar said via FOX Sports:

"The Mets know firsthand how pivotal Alonso's role was in their 2024 playoff run — and even though he had a substandard regular season, his ninth-inning go-ahead home run off Devin Williams in the wild-card series propelled his club all the way to the NLCS."

The analyst continued:

"Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns can try his best to take sentimentality out of the equation, but I think the emotional tie to Alonso might just push Steve Cohen to get the deal done somewhere around $130 million for five years."

Alonso's value dropped when the market went cold, but Thosar still believes a long-term deal is in the works in New York.