New York is encouraged to finally give away the upcoming long-term free agent contract

The New York Mets regressed in 2025. After reaching the NLCS last season, New York failed to make the playoffs in a disappointing campaign. Now, the Mets are faced with several key roster decisions in a crucial offseason.

The biggest question facing the team is Pete Alonso. The Zvezda first baseman spent his entire seven-year career in New York. however, Alonso backed out of his contract after the 2025 season, opting to re-enter free agency.

Now on the open market, Alonso is one of the top free agents available and will have plenty of suitors. However, an MLB insider made a case for the polar bear stay in Queens. “Alonso is a natural fit for the Mets,” says MLB.com’s Mark Feinsend. It would make sense for New York to re-sign him, but, admits Fiennes, “If he’s looking for more than four years, he might have to find that elsewhere.

The Mets face the possibility of losing Pete Alonso in free agency

Alonso was in a similar situation last offseason. He was looking for a long-term deal after another All-Star campaign. But the market didn’t react the way Alonso and agent Scott Boras expected. Negotiations with the Mets dragged on before New York finally agreed to a two-year, $54 million extension.

The contract had an opt-out clause after the first season and now Alonso finds himself in free agency again. This time, however, the Mets will face competition for his services. The New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles are just some of the teams interested in Alonso.

The Mets would like to bring Alonso back, but there is a sense of uncertainty, as if the team is about to lose him. The seven-year veteran should be the club’s priority after another huge season. Alonso led the NL with 41 doubles and had 38 home runs, 126 RBI, 87 runs scored, 144 OPS+ and 3.4 bVAR in 2025.

The polar bear played in all 162 games for the second season in a row. He also provided important protection in the lineup, batting behind Juan Soto. It will be quite difficult for the Mets to replace Alonso’s production. But it remains unclear whether New York will do what it takes to bring him back.