Overview

• Alonso told reporters he will opt out of his Mets contract and re-enter free agency, with eligibility beginning five days after the World Series.
• Multiple outlets citing the New York Post report he is expected to seek at least a seven-year deal covering his age-31 through age-37 seasons.
• The first baseman rebounded in 2025 by playing all 162 games and hitting .272/.347/.524 with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs, leading the NL with 41 doubles.
• Represented by Scott Boras, Alonso’s ask draws comparisons to multi-year deals for Marcus Semien and Matt Chapman, though analysts note first basemen typically secure shorter guarantees.
• Defensive metrics and errors have fueled expectations he could move to designated hitter during a long-term pact, even as the lack of draft-pick compensation is expected to broaden his market.