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Pete Alonso Receives Ovation in Likely Citi Field Farewell as Opt-Out Looms

A rebound year capped by the franchise home run record now strengthens his case to test free agency.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 19: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets singles during the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citi Field on September 19, 2025 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Nationals 12-6.
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Overview

  • Reports indicate Alonso is expected to exercise the opt-out in his two-year, $54 million deal after the season and hit free agency.
  • Following a 3-2 loss to the Nationals, he downplayed farewell talk, saying, “We’ll see what happens,” while praising the Citi Field fans.
  • The Mets slipped out of a playoff spot for the first time since April 5, with six road games left in Chicago and Miami.
  • New York would need to clinch a postseason berth on the road and win a wild-card series to play at Citi Field again, a scenario described as a tall order.
  • Alonso’s bounceback season includes 37 home runs, 122 RBI, and the club’s all-time home run mark after settling for a short-term pact last winter.