Pete Alonso Reportedly Seeking Seven-Year Free Agency Deal After Strong Bounce-Back Season

Pete Alonso, 30, is reportedly expected to opt out of the two-year, $54 million contract with a player option he signed last offseason, now seeking a new deal of at least seven years in free agency, per the NY Post's Mike Puma. This follows a strong bounce-back 2025 season where he slashed .272/.347/.524 with 38 home runs and 126 RBI across all 162 games, a significant improvement from his career-low .788 OPS in 2024. Alonso, a Mets lineup stalwart since 2019 who broke the franchise home run record this season, also recorded his fifth consecutive 30+ homer season, led the National League with 41 doubles, and tied for fifth in MLB with 80 extra-base hits. While his offense was restored, his defense, particularly his throwing, regressed, suggesting a likely future transition to designated hitter. His agent, Scott Boras, has secured similar long-term deals for clients of the same age, though at more valuable positions. The Mets, planning to emphasize defense, will weigh Alonso's desired contract length, price tag, and defensive limitations.