The Toronto Blue Jays have been exploring a signing of free agent slugger Pete Alonso, but the two sides have not established any momentum to the negotiations, reports say.

Alonso has clubs 226 home runs over the past six seasons, which puts him second only to Aaron Judge for that span.

The Toronto Blue Jays & Pete Alonso contract discussions have been advancing, as the New York Mets fall behind, a source claims.

As Pete Alonso’s free agency trudges along, the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as a suitor. While the first baseman’s market has been cold for much of the offseason, the Blue Jays now seem prepared to heat it up.