Overview
- Jon Heyman reported that during 2024 contract talks, Pete Alonso told David Stearns the “f—king formulas” line and also said he would use analytics and biomechanics to regain form.
- Alonso re-signed with the Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal that included a 2026 player option, then declined it and signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles.
- After a down 2024, Alonso bounced back in 2025 for New York with a .272/.347/.524 line, 38 home runs, and 126 RBI.
- Now with Baltimore, Alonso has started slowly at .225/.329/.444 with seven home runs and 21 RBI, and the Orioles stand at 17-21.
- The Mets are 14-23 and tied for the worst record in MLB, and the resurfaced remark has intensified scrutiny of Stearns’ analytics-driven decisions and overall stewardship.