Sean Manaea was taken by the New York Mets' family feeling, just like Juan Soto. Manaea, who turns 33 on Feb. 1, had signed two-year deals in each of the previous two offseasons, first a $25 million agreement with San Francisco and then a $28 million deal with the Mets.

Sean Manaea discusses his decision to re-sign with the Mets, the free agency process and more. New York Mets; Sean Manaea; offseason; transactions; press conference

Alonso remains the top power hitter available, but as a first baseman with little value outside of his bat, his market has not developed as he hoped. Most recently, the four-time All-Star’s camp extended an exclusive offer to the Mets, believed to be for three years with a high average annual value.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso was recently predicted to sign a contract worth nearly $100 million over three years.