As the New York Mets look to move on from their franchise cornerstone, a reigning Gold Glove slugger is predicted as the solution.

The Mets made what they perceived as a last-ditch effort to sign Pete Alonso and when that was rejected began their pivot away from their slugging first baseman, The Post has learned.

On Thursday, the New York Post 's Joel Sherman reported the Mets offered Alonso a three-year deal in the $68 million to $70 million range. The offer was rejected and the team pivoted away from its long-time first baseman to pursue other targets.