David Stearns might have been right about Pete Alonso's value, but letting him walk could be detrimental to the New York Mets.

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.

Pete Alonso's time may be nearing an end as the two sides are not close to an agreement on the slugger's next contract.