Mets Predicted to Lose 5-Time All-Star Pete Alonso in Free Agency Surprise
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It was a big week for Pete Alonso, and thus a loud reminder for New York Mets fans that the slugger's future in Queens is still up in the air.
Alonso became the franchise's all-time home run leader with his 253rd blast on Tuesday night -- then added No. 254 just for fun later in the game. After a disappointing free agency last winter, he's having a great season and setting himself up well to cash in.
The Mets, led by president of baseball operations David Stearns, played hardball with Alonso in the offseason. They weren't willing to overpay for past performance, or bid against themselves as other teams were seemingly scared off by risk factors like age and declining hard-hit rate.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets tips his cap to the fans after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of the game against...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets tips his cap to the fans after hitting a solo home run during the sixth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on August 12, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by)Will that approach come back to haunt the Mets as they make their pitch to bring Alonso back for his age-32 season and beyond?
In a recent YouTube video, content creator and analyst Robbie Hyde predicted that Alonso would sign elsewhere this offseason, rationing that opposing teams might be emboldened enough after the slugger's strong season to outbid Stearns.
"I wonder how far David Stearns is gonna go when it comes to matching the other offers that are going to be out there, and I think there's going to be a lot of teams in the mix," Hyde said, naming the Washington Nationals, Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers as potential fits.
"In the end, I think the bidding is going to get too high, and the Mets wind up not matching."
Alonso's projected market value, per Spotrac, is six years, $179 million. That would be an improvement on the six-year, $162 million deal Freddie Freeman got from the Los Angeles Dodgers, which is now the de facto gold standard for first basemen over 30.
It's entirely fair to wonder if a) that deal is out there for Alonso and b) if the Mets will be willing to remain in the conversation when the bidding theoretically gets that high.
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