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Pete Alonso Hits Free Agency as Red Sox, Phillies Surface as Top Pursuits

Rival clubs are weighing offers that range from a four-year, $140 million estimate to a longer deal projected near $182 million.

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets bats against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning during a spring training game at Clover Park on March 13, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Alonso opted out of his Mets contract after a strong 2025 season, posting a .272/.347/.524 line with 38 home runs, 126 RBIs and a reported 141 wRC+.
  • Contract forecasts diverge sharply, from Forbes’ four-year, $140 million estimate to The Athletic’s Jim Bowden projecting a deal around $182 million.
  • Boston is repeatedly cited as a logical fit given its need for a power-hitting first baseman and flexibility to spend.
  • Philadelphia is discussed as a contender depending on how its DH and first-base alignments shake out, with a cited betting line placing the Phillies narrowly ahead of Boston.
  • The Mets remain an option, though coverage criticizes their hesitation on a long-term commitment, and as a Boras client Alonso may take a patient approach that could include DH time.