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Alex Bregman and Pete Alonso Shape MLB Free Agency Headlines

Bregman remains unsigned as he holds out for a long-term deal, while Alonso agrees to a short-term contract to stay with the Mets.

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SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - AUGUST 11: Ty France #23 of the Seattle Mariners tosses his bat after hitting a solo home run during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at T-Mobile Park on August 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

Overview

  • Alex Bregman, represented by Scott Boras, is seeking a six-to-seven-year contract worth at least $200 million but remains unsigned as spring training approaches.
  • The Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros are among the most active teams pursuing Bregman, with the Blue Jays reportedly offering a six-year deal.
  • The New York Mets re-signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out after the first season, following drawn-out negotiations.
  • Alonso's deal makes him the highest-paid first baseman in MLB for 2025, though it falls significantly short of the long-term contract he initially sought.
  • The Mets' offseason strategy, including securing Alonso and signing Juan Soto, has solidified their status as a National League contender.