"Despite multiple reports tying Boston to free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso this winter, the 31-year-old All-Star reportedly opted to sign a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Wednesday's news stands as a sizable setback for the Red Sox - given both Boston's evident need for right-handed power in its lineup, as well as the pain of losing out to a coveted free-agent asset in a biding war with a fellow AL East team in Baltimore."
"On a Red Sox team seemingly set to open a new contention window in 2026 and beyond, a power hitter like Alonso would have made plenty of sense for Alex Cora's roster. The right-handed Alonso has been one of the best sluggers in baseball over the last few years - averaging 42 home runs and 114 RBI across his seven-year MLB career with the Mets."
Pete Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles after being linked to the Boston Red Sox. Alonso's signing leaves the Red Sox without one of the top available right-handed power bats, marking a significant setback given Boston's need for power in the lineup. The Red Sox reportedly made an offer to Alonso that was for fewer years and significantly less money. Boston preferred Alex Bregman as a top free-agent target but had been engaged with Alonso and planned a meeting. Alonso averages 42 home runs and 114 RBI across seven MLB seasons.
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