Maybe the second time is the charm for New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. Alonso entered free agency during the 2024-25 offseason after reportedly rejecting a seven-year, $158 million extension during the 2023 season. His market never developed as expected, and Alonso eventually re-signed with the Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out after the 2025 season. There is reason to believe that Alonso will secure the long-term deal he has been looking for this time. The two-time Home Run Derby champion is coming off his best season since 2022, in which he slashed .272/.347/.524 over 709 plate appearances, hitting 38 homers and leading the National League with 41 doubles. Notably, Alonso no longer has the qualifying offer attached to him this offseason, removing a potential barrier for teams hesitant to lose a draft pick. Alonso should have a different experience in free agency this offseason. Let’s take a look at three potential landing spots for the five-time All-Star. 1. New York Mets The M
