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The New York Mets are looking like serious contenders in the National League. However, they will face a big decision this offseason.
Alonso, 30, has already surpassed his Fangraphs WAR (2.3 to 2.2) from last year, and he’s close to matching his Baseball Reference WAR (2.6 to 2.2). Last season, he hit .240 with a 123 OPS+, 34 home runs and 88 RBI.
The New York Mets are shelling out top dollar in 2025 (see their $324-million payroll), and as it is now, they're receiving the desired ROI. To sweeten the pie, the Mets are fresh off a thrilling Mother's Day victory over the Chicago Cubs—another perennial contender in the Senior Circuit.
The New York Mets signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million deal last offseason. However, his deal includes a player option for 2026.
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‘Paul Skenes Making It Look Mets Wasted Their Money’: Fans Erupt After Pirates Ace Silences Juan Soto & Pete Alonso With Back-to-Back K’sJuan Soto showed up in the New York Mets with a big contract and MVP expectations. But on Monday night, it was Paul Skenes who made the MVP play. Soto went down swinging, just like Pete Alonso. Fans were quick to react and some wondered about Soto’s value,
With Alonso's tremendous performance in 2025, teammates are starting to notice, chief among them being Francisco Lindor. Lindor sent a clear message regarding Alonso's future, echoing the calls to restructure his deal to make him a Met for life.
In a recent interview with USA Today's Bob Nightengale, Alonso discussed his motivations for staying with the Mets and why he's excited about the future. “Honestly, why I would be angry? For me, this organization has believed in me since I was a 21-year-old kid.
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