New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso could find himself in a different uniform next season. Shortly after New York was officially eliminated from postseason contention, Alonso said he would be opting out of his two-year, $54 million deal the Mets gave him last offseason. Whether any team will be willing to accept his contract demands remains another story. The five-time All-Star is reportedly seeking a seven-year deal as he enters his age-31 season in 2026. No team was willing to bite on Alonso last year, and he previously turned down a seven-year, $158M deal from the Mets. Playing in all 162 games in 2025, Alonso hit 38 home runs, which ranked fourth in the National League, alongside 126 RBI, which trailed only Kyle Schwarber’s 132. While his 41 doubles led the NL, he also had a league-leading 23 double-play groundouts. Is Pete Alonso a fit for Phillies? The 2019 Rookie of the Year would be an outstanding addition to a majority of MLB rosters, including the division-rival Philadelphia Phillies . After losing t
