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Mets Weigh Future With Pete Alonso After Opt-Out

Team leaders signal the decision will hinge on a broad evaluation of value.

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Overview

  • Pete Alonso is on the open market after exercising his opt-out following a 162-game, .272/.347/.524 season with 38 home runs, 126 RBIs and a franchise-record 264 career homers.
  • President of baseball operations David Stearns praised Alonso but said the choice will consider the "holistic package," including on-field impact and what he means to fans.
  • Defense is a key concern, with bottom-tier Outs Above Average, 10 errors cited by Baseball Reference, and an errant throw linked to Kodai Senga’s hamstring injury, and evaluators suggest increased DH time could be part of any return.
  • At age 31, Alonso is expected to seek a five- or six-year deal around $30 million annually, and reports note limited leaguewide demand at first base could influence his market.
  • A scout quoted by SNY urged the Mets to let Alonso walk and pursue Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, who hit 56 home runs in 2025, though reporting frames that scenario as unlikely.