Pete Alonso re-signed with the Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out option after the 2025 season. The Phillies expressed some interest in Alonso, as hinted by Bryce Harper, who suggested he would move back to right field to accommodate Alonso. However, there is no indication of any serious effort from the Phillies to acquire him. The Phillies, a big-market team, have the flexibility to explore free agents, making their investigation into Alonso unsurprising. Ultimately, Alonso opted for a shorter contract with a higher average value over a potentially more lucrative long-term deal with the Blue Jays.
"When Pete was on the block still, I kind of sat there and was like, 'Hey, why not?'... I reiterated to (the Phillies) and Scott (Boras) that I'm willing to move out there if it's going to help us win."
"Despite Harper's stance, there isn't any indication that the Phillies made any serious push towards Alonso, or that their interest might have been anything more than due diligence."
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