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Pete Alonso to Opt Out of Mets Deal and Test Free Agency

Mets owner Steve Cohen’s remarks highlight Scott Boras’s growing use of player option clauses to boost veteran sluggers’ free-agency leverage

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 04: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets looks out from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 04, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Pete Alonso told reporters at the All-Star Game he expects to decline his $24 million option after the 2025 season and re-enter free agency.
  • Steve Cohen acknowledged that the Mets will have to negotiate a new deal if they hope to retain Alonso following his anticipated opt-out.
  • Agent Scott Boras has increasingly structured short-term contracts with opt-out provisions to allow power hitters to capitalize on peak performance.
  • Kyle Schwarber has slugged .545 with 30 homers while cutting his strikeout rate to 26.3% and has postponed contract talks until after the season.
  • Major league front offices remain wary of long-term commitments to corner sluggers in their 30s despite strong power numbers, setting the stage for competitive offseason bidding.