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.

New York reportedly offered Alonso a three-year contract worth $68-70 million. The offer was seen as a “last ditch effort,” by the Mets. Furthermore, when Alonso declined, the team began to sour on the hopes of his return, via Joel Sherman of the New York Post.