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Pete Alonso Enters Free Agency as Boras Pushes Seven-Year Deal and Mets’ Return Looks Unlikely

Teams face a value puzzle driven by elite 2025 offense, weak fielding metrics, and looming CBA risk.

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WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 21: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets rests during a pitching change in the game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on August 21, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)
MIAMI, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 26: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets looks on against the Miami Marlins during the third inning of the game at loanDepot park on September 26, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Alonso publicly confirmed he will decline his option, making this his second straight offseason entering free agency once the signing window opens.
  • Agent Scott Boras is reported to be seeking a seven-year contract, a target labeled unrealistic by some analysts, including hosts of the Mets’d Up podcast.
  • Jim Bowden projects a six-year, $182 million market and identifies the Phillies as a realistic suitor as they evaluate first base and power options.
  • New York Post insider Jon Heyman reports the Mets are unlikely to re-sign Alonso, narrowing his leverage with his incumbent team.
  • Despite a 38-homer, NL-leading 41-doubles season with 162 games played, Baseball Savant’s poor defensive grades and uncertainty around the next CBA could cool long-term bids.