David Stearns Admits Regret After Pete Alonso's Massive 43-HR Season

Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns acknowledged that letting Pete Alonso walk was a learning experience, noting "I don't get mulligans." After signing a five-year, $155 million deal with Baltimore, Alonso launched 43 home runs with an .884 OPS for the Orioles. Meanwhile, the Mets struggled at first base—with Jorge Polanco playing just 37 games—en route to a dismal 74-win season. Stearns committed to fixing the position's production for next year.