NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MAY 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets celebrates his game winning sacrifice fly against the Pittsburgh Pirates with his teammates at Citi Field on May 12, 2025 in New York City. The Mets defeated the Pirates 4-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
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Pete Alonso is a very attractive free agent.
Alonso, who turns 31 December 7, has opted out of his contract with the New York Mets.
A powerful slugger, the right-handed hitting Alonso was paid $30M by the Mets in 2025. He opted out of the second year of the deal, which had a value of $24M.
A client of the Boras Corporation, Alonso spent most of last winter waiting for the right free agent offer.
Alonso ultimately signed back with the Mets, but has decided to leave after the first year of his new deal.
There could be a number of suitors for Alonso’s services.
A four-year, $140M contract sounds fair to this old scout.
First and foremost, the Mets may not be out of the picture to retain their middle of the order power hitter.
If the Mets do make a long-term offer to retain Alonso, it is likely he would be asked to spend some time as the team’s designated hitter, as well as their first baseman.
But wouldn’t Alonso really fit well in Fenway Park?
The answer is yes, indeed.
Alonso entered free agency following the 2024 season after hitting 34 homers, and driving in 88 runs for the Mets. He declined the qualifying offer from the Mets.
This year, Alonso had a superb offensive season, hitting 38 homers, and driving in 126 runs.
Alonso did not have the qualifying offer to contend with this year, which may make his market wider and deeper.
Regardless if he plays first base, or assumes a role as an occasional designated hitter, his new team will be paying for his power.
Last year, Alonso spent a considerable amount of the offseason waiting for offers that never really materialized to his liking.
He returned to the Mets on the two-year contract, with an option to opt out after this past season.
There are few sluggers in MLB with the game-changing power from the right side of the plate to equal Pete Alonso.
NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 12: Scott Boras speaks to the media during the Juan Soto introductory press conference at Citi Field on Thursday, December 12, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
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Boras Client:
A client of the Boras Group, Alonzo may linger on the open market until he and his agents have exhausted every possibility for his next major league home.
Some MLB clubs may want Alonso to spend time in the designated hitter role, a concept which Alonzo has accepted.
MIAMI, FLORIDA – APRIL 02: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a three-run home run against the Miami Marlins during the eighth inning at loanDepot park on April 02, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
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About Pete Alonso:
Alonso was a 2nd round pick of the New York Mets out of the University of Florida in the 2016 MLB draft.
The Mets gave Alonso a $909,200 signing bonus.
When Alonso broke in with the Mets at age 24 in 2019, he hit .260/.358/.583/.941, with 30 doubles, two triples, 53 home runs, 103 runs scored, and 120 RBIs in 693 plate appearances.
Alonso won the National League Rookie of the Year Award in 2019. He was also named to the All Star team that year.
Alonso won the Major League Baseball All Star Home Run Derby in 2019, and 2021.
Alonso will be entering his 8th season in MLB.
Here are some eye-popping statistics of Alonso’s first seven years; all with the Mets:
2019= 53 homers, 120 RBI
2020= 16 homers, 35 RBI (season shortened by pandemic)
2021= 37 homers, 94 RBI
2022= 40 homers, 131 RBI
2023= 46 homers, 118 RBI
2024= 34 homers, 88 RBI
2025= 38 homers, 126 RBI
In his career, Alonso has made 4,316 plate appearances. He has hit 264 homers, and driven in 712 runs.
Now, the Boras Group and Pete Alonso want a team to appreciate that power, and offer a long-term,, lucrative contract.
Potential Suitors for Alonso:
- New York Mets (if they can agree on contract terms, it seems like an option)
- Boston Red Sox (a bid to chase down the Blue Jays and Yankees with power)
- Baltimore Orioles (trying to improve a team that has lost their spark)
- Philadelphia Phillies (an option if they can’t sign their own Kyle Schwarber)
- New York Yankees (Alonso could be scary good alongside Aaron Judge)
FORT MYERS, FLORIDA – MARCH 12: A closeup view of the Boston Red Sox logo prior to a spring training game against the Minnesota Twins at JetBlue Park at Fenway South on March 12, 2025 in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)
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Prediction:
Boston Red Sox at four years, $140M
The Green Monster in left field may be too tempting for both the Red Sox and Alonso to resist. He would add a considerable number of dents to the wall, and perhaps have career years hitting homers at Fenway.
The Red Sox have a chance to sign Alonso.
They shouldn’t hesitate.