Pete Alonso Confirms Opt-Out, Heads to Free Agency After Record-Breaking 2025 Season

Pete Alonso, the New York Mets slugger, has confirmed he will decline his 2026 player option, making him a free agent this winter for a second consecutive year. Alonso had re-signed with the Mets last winter on a two-year deal that included this opt-out clause. He rebounded significantly from a quiet 2024 season, breaking the Mets' career home run record and finishing second in the majors with an impressive 126 RBI in 2025. The Mets' offseason strategy hinges on decisions regarding retaining Alonso and Edwin Díaz. In fantasy drafts, Alonso is projected to be selected in the range of Rounds 3-5, regardless of his team for 2026.