New York Mets infielder Pete Alonso is predicted to be a free agent within the offseason after opting out of his present take care of the NL East franchise.
Alonso had signed a two-year, $54 million contract with the choice to decide out after his first season. He had a robust 2025 season during which he slashed .272/.347/.524 with 38 dwelling runs and 126 RBI.
The All-Star first baseman is reportedly anticipating a seven-year deal within the upcoming offseason.
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Followers reacted to the Mets star’s free company aspirations.
“No means in hell any staff provides him 7 years 5 tops.”
“Not investing 7 years on a 31 yr previous Polar Bear- 5 Tops.”
“Don’t care what number of years. I want him in Boston. @RedSox”
“I may see Seattle choosing him up relying on if naylor is a free agent if not he may dh and have naylor at 1st I may see him in Seattle or Milwaukee.”
“Instances have modified Pete. Groups don’t worth these kind of gamers anymore. 0.000% likelihood he will get 7 years.”
Pete Alonso’s sturdy rebound yr may fetch him desired long-term deal
Pete Alonso’s two-year take care of the Mets was after the slugger and his agent Scott Boras’ failed try to get a profitable long-term deal final offseason.
Whereas groups had been hesitant to spend money on Alonso after his slumping 2024 season, the All-Star first baseman had an amazing bounce-back season this yr and will have many groups probably lining up for him.
“Alonso has put himself in a superior place relative to final offseason, that a lot is obvious,” an NL government mentioned. “To what extent is the extra intriguing query.”
Alonso would not have the choice of a qualifying supply if he opts out of his contract which implies groups will not have to surrender a draft decide to signal him. Nevertheless, the Mets are anticipated to be one of many groups curious about bringing him again to New York.
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