The New York Mets brought back outfielder Jesse Winker on Thursday, and one insider shared how it pertains to their plans regarding first baseman Pete Alonso.

Pete Alonso, his agent Scott Boras and the New York Mets remain at a stalemate in contract negotiations. Former GM and current analyst Jim Duquette reported la

Despite David Stearns and Mets owner Steve Cohen's words of praise toward Pete Alonso, the destination of the first baseman remains open-ended.

The Mets and free agent outfielder Jesse Winker agreed to a reunion. Get more details on the move at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Mets have agreed to terms with outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker. That deal, which is pending physical, signifies that the team has pivoted to an offseason plan that likely does not involve a deal to bring back Pete Alonso.

The Mets have not added a first baseman to replace Pete Alonso yet, but have begun the process of moving on without him.

Outfielder Jesse Winker and the New York Mets have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday, perhaps a signal the team doesn’t expect to re-sign slugger Pete Alonso.

The New York Mets have been focused on trying to bring back Pete Alonso, but that does not mean they won't try to shore up their bullpen some more.