Overview

• Alonso told reporters he will decline his 2026 option and return to the open market after the Mets’ season ended.
• Multiple reports, citing the New York Post, say he intends to seek a contract of at least seven years.
• Such a pact would span his age-31 through age-37 seasons.
• He played all 162 games in 2025 and hit .272/.347/.524 with 38 home runs, 41 doubles and 126 RBIs.
• The Mets cannot attach a qualifying offer this time, but analysts doubt a seven-year guarantee due to his defensive metrics and the expectation of a future shift to designated hitter.