Overview

• Pete Alonso opted out of the second year of his deal worth $24 million and will be a 2026 free agent, with no clear in-house replacement at first base.
• The front office began an overhaul with six coaching departures as the club reassesses a $340 million-plus roster that added Juan Soto on a record 15-year, $765 million contract.
• Coverage identifies starting pitching and relief help as top needs after late-season struggles exposed a thin staff.
• Edwin Díaz has a player option covering his final two seasons at $27 million after recording 28 saves, while multiple bullpen arms head to free agency.
• Early reports cite Kodai Senga and Jeff McNeil as potential trade candidates whose departures could free about $59.5 million.