By Adeniyi Precious 
Slugger Pete Alonso isn’t going anywhere—he’s sticking with the New York Mets for at least another season. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million deal that guarantees him a big payday, with $30 million coming in the first year. The contract includes an opt-out after the first season, meaning he can either stay for a second year at $24 million or test free agency again next offseason.
The 29-year-old first baseman has been a Mets staple since the beginning of his career, making four All-Star appearances and winning two Home Run Derbies. He’s racked up 226 home runs and 586 RBIs while posting a .249 batting average. While last season wasn’t his best, his power numbers still hold up.
Mets Get Their Big Bat Back
Alonso was one of the biggest names in this winter’s free-agent market, but his contract wasn’t as massive as some expected. The league’s been hesitant to hand out long-term deals to right-handed, power-hitting first basemen who aren’t generational talents. Only one free-agent first baseman—Freddie Freeman—has landed a deal longer than three years in the last five offseasons, and Alonso wasn’t able to break that trend.
Despite some concerns—like a rising strikeout rate—Alonso’s return is a big boost for the Mets’ lineup, which now features another powerhouse hitter, Juan Soto. With Soto in the mix, manager Carlos Mendoza might consider shifting Alonso up in the batting order to take advantage of their combined firepower.
Alonso’s presence at first base also impacts the rest of the roster, likely keeping Mark Vientos at third base instead of moving him across the diamond.
Chasing Mets History
With 226 home runs, Alonso sits third on the Mets’ all-time home run leaderboard, behind Darryl Strawberry (252) and David Wright (242). If he stays healthy this season, he’s got a real shot at breaking the franchise record.
While Alonso may have been hoping for a bigger contract, the deal works for both sides—the Mets keep their fan-favorite slugger, and Alonso gets another shot at proving his worth before hitting free agency again. Now, all eyes are on how this revamped Mets lineup performs in 2025.