Pete Alonso opts out, enters free agency in high-profile pursuit

Pete Alonso will test free agency after announcing he will opt out of the two-year contract he signed with the New York Mets, setting up one of the offseason's highest-profile pursuits for first basemen. The announcement came after the Mets' regular-season finale; Alonso finished the 2025 campaign with 38 home runs, 126 RBIs and a .272/.347/.524 slash line, and he became the franchise's all-time home run leader during the season.

Alonso returned to the Mets last winter on a two-year, $54 million deal that included an opt-out after he did not secure the long-term, nine-figure contract he sought. Represented by agent Scott Boras, Alonso has indicated he is targeting a multiyear contract this offseason, with several industry estimates envisioning a seven-year deal and projected total values ranging from roughly $150 million to as high as $210 million if a bidding contest develops.

The market for Alonso will be shaped by a mix of offensive production, age and defensive concerns. Offensively he remains a high-impact bat: his 38 home runs ranked among the majors and his 126 RBIs were second only to one other player. He also logged 162 games in each of the past two seasons,...