Pete Alonso's Orioles Deal Confirmed; Thanks Mets for Seven-Year Career

Pete Alonso's deal with the Orioles was officially confirmed Thursday. The slugger took to social media to thank Mets fans, coaches, and staff for his seven-year tenure in New York. Drafted by the Mets in 2016, Alonso burst onto the scene in 2019, hitting a rookie-record 53 home runs and winning NL Rookie of the Year. He leaves as the Mets' all-time home run leader with 264, achieved in 2025, slashing .253/.341/.516 with 183 doubles and 712 RBI over 1,008 games.