The New York Mets spent the entire winter trying to keep their most fearsome slugger in Queens. Negotiations with Pete Alonso and his agent had tense moments, both sides showing frustration at times, but ultimately, the Polar Bear is back—at least for one more season.
It wasn’t just a routine contract extension but a delicate dance between Alonso’s desire to secure his future and the Mets’ commitment to their franchise cornerstone. The first baseman will have the chance to test free agency again next winter, but if there’s any justice in baseball, he’ll be belting home runs in blue and orange for years to come.