Mets Predicted to Lock Up Pete Alonso With $120 Million Contract
The New York Mets signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million deal last offseason, but his deal will allow him to opt out after this season.
Alonso is likely to opt out after being named an All-Star for the fifth time in his career. He leads the National League in doubles and has a .280/.376/.532. He has 21 home runs, but his average is higher than it has ever been.
Alonso has flat-out been one of the best players in baseball this season. He will have a big free agent market, but he has always been consistent in his praise of New York and his desire to stay with the Mets. While they did not give Alonso a long-term deal last offseason, SNY's John Harper predicted Steve Cohen would pay him after he makes an MVP push in the second half.
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a three-run home run against the American League during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on...
ATLANTA, GEORGIA - JULY 15: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a three-run home run against the American League during the sixth inning of the MLB All-Star Game at Truist Park on July 15, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. More"Alonso's resurgent season continued with his home run in the All-Star Game Tuesday night, and more and more it looks as if he's primed to deliver for the Mets in what should be a down-to-the-wire race with the Phillies for the NL East title," wrote Harper. "As such, I think Alonso could secure a Top 3 finish in NL MVP voting, no small feat considering he doesn't have a big WAR number, which too many voters use as a top priority. In doing so he'll likely convince Steve Cohen to give him the longer-term deal he wanted last winter – say four years, $120 million."
The Mets likely cost themselves a lot of money by not paying Alonso last offseason. He has responded with one of his best seasons, showing he can be more than just a power bat.
A $120 million deal would make him the sixth-highest-paid first baseman in baseball, in terms of total value. Only Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bryce Harper, Kris Bryant, Matt Olson and Freddie Freeman would be making more, per Spotrac.
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