MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 03: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets celebrates after hitting a home run in the ninth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game Three of the Wild Card Series at American Family Field on October 03, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Last week, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso announced he will opt out of his contract during the winter and become a free agent.
Alonso’s announcement came after the Mets lost to the Miami Marlins and were eliminated from the postseason.
In order to make it to the postseason, the Mets needed to beat the Marlins and have the Cincinnati Reds lose against the Milwaukee Brewers.
During the 2025 season, Alonso played in 162 games, averaging 170 hits, 87 runs, and 38 home runs.
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Compared to last year, in the 2024 season, he played the same number of games, accumulating 91 runs and 146 hits, with 34 home runs.
Alonso will not only opt out of his $24 million contract but also opt out of the final year.
“Playing for this organization, this city, they’ve continued to believe in me. I’ve loved playing here,” Alonso said during the postgame interview. “I’ve loved being a Met. Hopefully, they’ve appreciated me the same.”
Alonso emphasized that opting out does not necessarily mean he will play somewhere else.
Many fans are speculating that the New York Yankees could possibly sign him for the 2026 season.
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