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Pete Alonso Expected to Opt Out of $24M Option and Test Free Agency

The Mets must weigh negotiating a long-term extension against the possibility of losing Alonso to free agency after his All-Star-caliber season.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets tips his cap to the fans as he takes the field before the start of the fourth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on August 12, 2025 in New York City. Alonso hit his 253rd home run as a New York Met, breaking Darryl Strawberry's record for the most home runs in franchise history.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: A view of the scoreboard recognizing Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets' franchise record-setting 253rd home run after the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on August 12, 2025 in New York City. Alonso hit his 253rd and 254th home runs as a New York Met, breaking Darryl Strawberry's record for the most home runs in franchise history.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets tips his cap to the fans after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on August 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Alonso can decline his $24 million player option for 2026 and is widely expected to re-enter free agency.
  • He produced a standout 2025 season with a .272/.356/.530 slash line and became the Mets’ all-time home run leader.
  • Projections from MLB Trade Rumors and CBS Sports suggest he could command roughly $100 million over four years on the open market.
  • Former Mets general manager Zack Scott and teammate Brandon Nimmo have publicly predicted that Alonso will test the free-agent market this winter.
  • The Mets must decide whether to secure an early extension or prepare to compete in free agency to retain their power-hitting first baseman.