"Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras, are reportedly still searching for the seven-year deal they were unable to find last winter, which ultimately resulted in a two-year bridge deal (plus the opt-out he took) worth $54 million to keep him in Queens. The 30-year-old's prospects are better than they were this time last year. He's coming off a 38-home-run, 126-RBI campaign in which he set the Mets' all-time home-run record, further cementing his status as one of the game's elite sluggers."
"But his defense remains shaky, and president of baseball operations David Stearns has made it clear that his offseason priority will center around run prevention. Put that alongside the fact that he was hesitant to give Alonso that long-term contract last year, and there is some faint writing on the wall. That leaves us speculating about what first base could look like in Queens in 2026, and a few options are on the table for Stearns to consider this winter, should relations with Alonso deteriorate."
"The 30-year-old has opted out of his contract with the Yankees to test the free-agency waters after posting an .813 OPS with 29 home runs and 98 RBI one of his best seasons since winning the NL MVP in 2019. His market will understandably be crowded. This is a versatile, power-hitting lefty who is capable of playing all three outfield positions as well as first base."
Pete Alonso and agent Scott Boras continue to seek a long-term, seven-year contract after signing a two-year, $54 million bridge deal with an opt-out. Alonso hit 38 home runs and drove in 126 runs while setting the Mets' single-season home-run record, reinforcing his status as an elite slugger despite defensive weaknesses. Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns plans to prioritize run prevention this offseason and was hesitant to commit to Alonso long-term. That combination raises doubts about a reunion and opens the possibility of replacing Alonso at first base in 2026. Options include Cody Bellinger, a versatile left-handed power bat who can play outfield and first base.
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