"For the second day in a row, the New York Mets have seen a beloved star agree to terms with another team. Pete Alonso, the Mets' all-time leader in home runs, has reportedly agreed to a five-year, $155m contract with the Baltimore Orioles. The news comes a day after the Mets' long-term closer, Edwin Diaz, reached a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers."
"The 31-year-old slugger had been unable to find a long-term deal last season and returned to the Mets on a shorter contract, which he opted out of after this year's World Series. While the Mets were interested in re-signing him they reportedly never made an offer once other teams were willing to offer longer, more valuable deals to the the first baseman."
"Alonso had one of the best offensive seasons of his career in 2025 he hit .272 with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs but there are concerns about his defense, a weak point for the Mets, and base running, and the Mets appeared reluctant to give him a multi-year deal when they have already have Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor on expensive, long-term contracts."
Pete Alonso has agreed to a five-year, $155m contract with the Baltimore Orioles, one day after Edwin Diaz signed a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Alonso, 31, returned to the Mets on a short contract last season and opted out after this year's World Series. The Mets were interested in re-signing him but reportedly made no offer once other teams presented longer, higher-value deals. Alonso spent his entire MLB career with the Mets, finishing with 264 home runs and an OPS of .857. Concerns about his defense and baserunning and the Mets' existing long-term commitments to Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor affected contract talks. The Orioles finished last in the AL East but have young stars Adley Rutschman, Gunnar Henderson and Jackson Holliday.
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