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.

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

The New York Mets and Pete Alonso remain at an impasse. In the wake of that, the Cincinnati Reds briefly emerged as possible suitors for the veteran first baseman and frequent All-Star.