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Alonso, Díaz Hit Free Agency as Minter Opts In, Recasting Mets’ Offseason

The concurrent decisions reshape New York’s bullpen and lineup plans and force rapid choices on payroll allocation and roster construction.

CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 09: Sandy Alcantara #22 of the Miami Marlins, Luis Castillo #58 and Sonny Gray #54 of the Cincinnati Reds, Brandon Woodruff #53 of the Milwaukee Brewers and Felipe Vazquez #73 of the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 2019 MLB All-Star Game at Progressive Field on July 09, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC - APRIL 26: A.J. Minter #33 of the New York Mets walks off the field after an injury during the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on April 26, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
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Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta throws during the first inning of their game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Edwin Díaz opted out of the final two years of his Mets deal worth $18.5 million annually, with reports noting he can begin negotiating with other clubs at 5 p.m. ET Thursday.
  • Pete Alonso declined his $24 million 2026 player option after a bounce-back season with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs, returning to the open market as previously indicated.
  • Left-hander A.J. Minter exercised his $11 million option to stay for 2026 after posting a 1.64 ERA in 11 innings before season-ending lat surgery.
  • MLB’s five-day post–World Series option window spurred a league-wide wave of moves, including opt-outs by Padres closer Robert Suárez and Yankees outfielder Cody Bellinger.
  • With both a marquee bat and elite closer now free agents, David Stearns must decide whether to pursue re-signings or reallocate resources under heavy commitments that include Juan Soto.