The Cincinnati Reds could be a dark-horse candidate for four-time New York Mets All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso as Alonso's free agency continues, according to a report Thursday night from the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

Pete Alonso is still looking for a contract, but he hasn’t had a ton of suitors. Outside of the Toronto Blue Jays and his lifelong team, the New York Mets, the veteran slugger has minimal options. Mets owner Steve Cohen has publically made it clear he only wants the Polar Bear back on his terms.

F or most of the offseason, Pete Alonso’s free agency has felt like a slow burn. The Mets have been patient, waiting for his market to materialize, but now, two teams are report