New reports reveals a threat to the New York Mets hopes of re-sign Pete Alonso may soon drop out, but a dark horse may have emerged.

It was reported Tuesday night that Mets owner Steve Cohen "was back in conversation with" representatives for Alonso regarding a potential reunion.

Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets, not only leaving the Orioles' division, but their league too. Corbin Burnes signed with Arizona and Roki Sasaki is a Los Angeles Dodger.But the O’s on Monday saw one of their own sign with another club and also stay in the American League East when outfielder Anthony Santander agreed to a five-year deal

The Rule 5 draft has produced notable names over the years and Anthony Santander's new contract with the Toronto Blue Jays makes him the latest example.

Did the Toronto Blue Jays' Anthony Santander signing clear the path for the New York Mets to reunite with a franchise icon?

The New York Mets have been trying to bring Pete Alonso back to Queens, but no agreement has been reached. The Blue Jays could make a splash and sign Alonso.

The Toronto Blue Jays finally landed a high-profile free agent, adding Anthony Santander to their powerful lineup.

The Blue Jays’ five-year, $92.5 million deal with slugger Anthony Santander includes $61.75 million in deferred money, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed Thursday. The deferred money brings the present-day, by player’s union’s calculation, down to $68.6 million.

More on Albert Pujols' upside as a future manager, the Brewers' curious offseason, and the Rays' potential next star as well.

The news about the Mets' Ryne Stanek could be a sign that the team and Pete Alonso are closer to an agreement than some believe.

The Blue Jays "appear to be the most serious about signing" veteran right-hander Max Scherzer, according to MLB.com. Scherzer, 40, was limited to just nine starts last season because of physical issues.