Late Wednesday, the New York Mets put an end to the speculation and locked in their slugging first baseman, Pete Alonso. The deal is a two-year contract worth $54 million, but the real takeaway is the one-year, $30 million commitment for 2025, with a $24 million player option for 2026.
For Mets fans, this is more than just a contract—it’s a statement. Alonso, the heart of their offense, has been crushing baseballs at a historic pace since his 2019 debut, belting 226 home runs—only trailing Aaron Judge’s 232 since that year.
Keeping his bat in Queens solidifies the Mets as a true offensive powerhouse.