A person familiar with negotiations says the New York Mets and right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek have agreed to a one-year deal.

Right-handed reliever Ryne Stanek agreed to a one-year contract with the New York Mets, MLB.com reported on Wednesday.

The Mets and right-hander Ryne Stanek reached an agreement Wednesday on a one-year contract, league sources confirmed.

The New York Mets are still waiting out Pete Alonso, but that hasn't stopped David Stearns from keeping busy. On Wednesday the team re-signed a key piece of its 2024 postseason run, agreeing with Ryne Stanek on a one-year deal.

The New York Mets may already have their Pete Alonso replacement in case he leaves. One of their breakout starts from 2024 could step in and play first base.

New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner admitted that "it's difficult" for MLB team owners to compete with the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, but also believes his team is better than it was at this time last year.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are building what could become a dynasty. After signing Shohei Ohtani to a then-record-breaking $700 million

The Yankees were valued at $7.55 billion by Forbes, the fourth-most valuable sports franchise in the world, ahead of the Dodgers.