Pete Alonso and headlines – it seems synonymous right now, doesn’t it? Be it contract talks or his on-field performance, time and again he proves what he is capable of and why he is still one of the most loved players in the history of MLB. Alonso managed to bat at an average of .290 on April 7, when the Mets faced the Miami Marlins, posting three home runs and 11 RBIs. All thanks to the Polar Bear, who led the team to win by 6-3.

Meanwhile, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s $500 contract extension with the Toronto Blue Jays has reignited the buzz around Alonso. With Pete Alonso nearing free agency, the Mets may keep him just like Vladdy Jr. The Mets owner, Steve Cohen, has candidly shared the possibility of Alonso’s contract. 

Steve Cohen was seen speaking about the potential extension on an Instagram post on April 7. He said, “You know we’re open; you know, we are excited by the 2025 season, and listen, I hope Pete has a tremendous season, and that would be great for the Mets. Certainly great for him. And, you know, hopefully, you know, that means we can figure out a way to extend the arrangement.”

Cohen seemed quite hopeful of Pete Alonso performing exceptionally well, confirming that they are open to extending his contract.

However, Cohen has stressed the 2025 season more, and once the offseason hits, the Mets will think about his extension.

The Pete Alonso saga continued for a long time until he agreed to sign with the Mets for a two-year, $54 million contract with an opt-out clause. Now, in the wake of the Guerrero Jr.-Blue Jays agreement, Alonso might also hit a jackpot if he decides to become a free agent. There’s no competition at first base, and Alonso, having never played less than 152 games in a season, turns into a great bet for any team.

While Vladdy’s extension was well-deserved, as the Toronto Blue Jays needed him, the Polar Bear might also make his way into the Mets’ roster. It depends on whether the New York Mets will retain him or let him go. 

New York Mets likely to reunite with their All-Star

Amid all the drama and debate surrounding Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract extension, fans are expecting the same outcome for the New York Mets’ Pete Alonso. But why?

Basically, the Mets were trying to get Vladdy Jr. after he becomes a free agent next winter, but the Blue Jays agreed to extend his contract. So, the Mets have now turned their attention to their own first baseman. According to FanSided’s Zachary Rotman, “The Mets could have pursued Guerrero Jr. heavily knowing that Alonso wasn’t under contract, but with him off the board, all eyes are now on Alonso.” Although they might opt for another corner infielder, there’s no better option than Pete Alonso, given that Guerrero is no more a contender, right?

Definitely!

The Polar Bear had an impressive 2024 season, where he batted at an average of .240, with .329 OBP and .788 OPS, while posting 34 home runs and 88 RBIs. And it’s very likely that he will continue the same momentum moving forward. In that case, Pete Alonso might fetch a massive deal, like $174 million, as predicted by Spotrac, with Guerrero Jr. not hitting the free agency anymore.

But in the end, it all depends on how well he performs this season. Well, his performance against the Blue Jays in the New York Mets’ first home game did give a glimpse of what lies ahead. His two-run home run in the first inning gave them a head start in their 5-0 win. And his performance seemed to have protected NYM and the league’s costliest hitter, Juan Soto. “I think it’s great to have a guy behind you when he’s swinging the bat well, and when he’s hot. I think it’s really good protection. Gives me a chance to see more pitches around the strike zone and try to do more damage,” shared Soto after the April 4 game.

Fans could get used to that! And given the skills and leadership qualities of Alonso, a reunion doesn’t look far away.