Overview

• Alonso confirmed he exercised his player option to test free agency, putting the Mets’ long-term plans at first base under immediate review.
• The 30-year-old played all 162 games and hit .272/.347/.524 with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs, becoming the franchise’s all-time home run leader at 264.
• Defensive concerns intensified as he led MLB first basemen with 10 errors and drew evaluator calls for increased DH usage to improve run prevention.
• Mets baseball operations chief David Stearns praised Alonso but said decisions will consider the holistic package, with industry expectations pegging his ask near five to six years at around $30 million per season.
• Some scouts and outlets suggest the Mets consider targeting Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, who hit 56 homers in 2025, though reports also project he could remain in Philadelphia.