The New York Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso are at an impasse, but one beat reporter spelled out Tuesday how a reunion could still occur.

During an appearance on the “The Chris Rose Rotation” podcast Monday, the Richmond native purported that Billy Beane’s prized stat undervalues his breed — first basemen — and that the Mets front office should look past Pete Alonso’s career 3.8 average and at everything else he brings to the table.

The New York Mets still need to figure out their first base situation, and the Baltimore Orioles have a logjam there. A deal could be a win-win for both teams.

The New York Mets may still find a way to reunite with first baseman Pete Alonso. But what if 2024 really was the end? Last week, the Mets began their pivot away from Alonso by signing free-agent outfielder Jesse Winker,