As the Mets and Pete Alonso beat around the bush on a potential contract, the Reds are now trying to acquire his services.

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.

It’s probably a long shot, but with Pete Alonso’s market not developing as expected, this small-market team may consider it.

Report: Cincinnati Reds Interested in Signing Four-Time All-Star Pete Alonso. Alonso has been a star for the New York Mets and could sign a short-team deal with the Reds according to reports.