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Pete Alonso Expected to Exercise Opt-Out as Free-Agent Interest Grows

A resurgent year has shifted leverage back to the Mets slugger, raising expectations of a fresh trip to free agency.

DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 2: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets watches his solo home run against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park on September 2, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a home run during the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on August 28, 2025 in New York City.
DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 2: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting his second home run of the game against the Detroit Tigers in the seventh inning at Comerica Park on September 2, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 29: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after his second inning two run home run against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on August 29, 2025 in New York City.

Overview

  • Alonso is in year one of a two-year, $54 million Mets deal that includes a roughly $24 million player option after this season, leaving him free to re-enter the market if he declines it.
  • He has produced a strong 2025 campaign with around 31 home runs, an OPS in the mid-.860s and 110 RBIs, reinforcing predictions that he will opt out.
  • Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly and ESPN’s Jeff Passan are among those saying an opt-out is likely, though no decision has been announced.
  • MLB insider Jon Heyman views the Mets as the most logical fit to retain him while listing the Yankees as a potential suitor, with the Cubs and Red Sox also mentioned.
  • As a Scott Boras client, Alonso is expected by analysts to seek a five- to six-year deal potentially approaching $200 million, with some questioning whether David Stearns will commit long term.