The New York Mets followed up their Cinderella postseason run to the National League Championship Series by signing the top free agent in this year’s class this offseason.
After signing Juan Soto from the New York Yankees, the Mets appear to have a solid offensive lineup heading into the 2025 season.
Along with Soto, the Mets have signed some other notable free agents including relief pitcher Clay Holmes, starting pitcher Frankie Montas, and outfielder Jose Siri.
Although the Mets got the big free agent signing they were looking for, a long-tenured Mets player appears like he may not be with the team in 2025.
According to Andy Martino via FOX Sports: MLB on ‘X,’ the Mets expect first baseman Pete Alonso to sign with another team via free agency this offseason.
The Mets are expecting Pete Alonso to sign with another team, per @martinonyc pic.twitter.com/8pm9Fk9En2
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) January 16, 2025
Alonso has been one of the free agent players being tracked closely as of late, and most reports suggested that he would end up signing with the Mets for 2025.
The tides have turned now with the report from Martino, and it will be interesting to see what other teams pursue Alonso.
Alonso came into the league in 2019 and has played all six seasons of his MLB career with the Mets.
In 2024, Alonso had a bit of a down season for his standards, but he still batted .240 with 34 home runs, 88 RBIs, and a .788 OPS.
Although Alonso’s numbers were down in 2024, he is still a home run threat every time he steps to the plate, and plenty of teams will likely be interested in the right-handed power hitter.
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