So finally, the Polar Bear reunites with the New York Mets! The offseason where Pete Alonso was stuck in between a yes or no decision came to a predictable end on Wednesday when he signed with the Mets for a short-term deal. While an MLB insider confirmed Pete Alonso choosing a two-year, $54 million offer instead of a three-year, $85 million deal, there’s a chance he might leave the Mets in 2026. For real this time.

The Mets have done a great job this offseason, signing left fielder Juan Soto, making changes to their rotation, and reuniting with champion first baseman Pete Alonso. Alonso has been a major part of the Mets’ core group since the 2016 draft. In 2024, he had a great run, hitting a homer in the ninth inning of National League Wild Card Series Game 3 against closer Devin Williams, which changed the entire narrative for the Mets.

Steve Cohen’s expensive offer indicates Alonso’s departure in 2026

After becoming a free agent, Pete Alonso was unable to find any takers who could offer him a long-term contract. Despite declining a seven-year $158 million offer for an extension by the Mets earlier, owner Steve Cohen offered him a three-year contract worth $68 million, which eventually got rejected too.

This caused a major outrage among the fans, and given that he was already 31 years old, there were uncertainties over his performance in the next couple of years. So now, MLB insider Pat Ragazzo shared on his X handle, “Mets offered Pete Alonso 3-years, $85 million that included heavy deferrals and opt-outs after the first 2 seasons. He instead chose 2 years; $54 million with opt-out after 2025.”

Ragazzo mentioned that Alonso chose the two-year deal with the opt-out option rather than focusing on the more easy route. Even if he leaves the Mets after 2025, Alonso will still fetch around $30 million, so there’s a likely chance of his departure next year. Isn’t it?

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Can we just concerntrate on 2025 for now.

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Alonso’s short-term decision to reunite with the New York Mets came off just before the spring training, as he will soon head into camp, joining Jesse Winker, Juan Soto, Sean Manaea, Clay Holmes, Frankie Montas, and the rest. Alonso’s impressive 2024 record of 608 AB, a.240 batting average, and 34 home runs make him a great bet for the Mets, which can bolster their roster and provide an added boost to their lineup. But given the opt-out option, his time with the Mets might not last longer.

Scott Boras failed Pete Alonso in getting what he wanted

With Pete Alonso’s free agency saga finally ending after a long battle between the teams in pursuit of him, Scott Boras failed his top client. Boras has been with Alonso for quite some time, and he has been the one who wanted him to go for a long-term contract. However, he failed to grab the attention of other teams who wanted to spend huge on him for a long-term contract. So, now with Alonso joining the Mets, he would still get around $30 million if he opts out in 2026, and $24 million after 2026. However, Boras deserves some credit for securing the biggest contract in baseball history.

He made the Juan Soto deal possible for a hefty $765 million deal with the Mets for the next 15 seasons. It is even higher than the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani’s $700 million deal. Although there are rumours of Soto’s inclination towards the Mets when compared to the other teams that were in pursuit of him, especially the New York Yankees, Boras’ intent has been worth appreciating. Juan Soto has been one of the best hitters, and just because of that, his agent, Boras, even increased an extra $50 million for his beloved client.

So now, given that everything seems to be in place for the New York Mets, do you think Pete Alonso might exit post-2025? Let us know in the comment section below.