Overview
- Pete Alonso opted out on November 2 and entered free agency after a rebound 2025 with 38 home runs, 126 RBIs, a .272 average, and a Silver Slugger.
- Multiple reports say he is seeking a long-term deal, with some citing a seven-year ask, and no agreement has been announced.
- Andy Martino disputes the idea that David Stearns is unwilling to re-sign Alonso, as the Mets also prioritize defensive upgrades and manage heavy commitments to Juan Soto, Brandon Nimmo, and Francisco Lindor.
- Speculation continues, with a Bleacher Report prediction that Alonso will sign elsewhere and USA Today's Bob Nightengale identifying the Red Sox as a strong fit.
- Opinion analysis proposes aggressive bids, including a ClutchPoints suggestion that the Cubs offer five years and $165 million, as teams weigh his elite bat against below-average first-base defense.