Overview
- Alonso confirmed he will opt out of his Mets deal and enter the market once the post–World Series signing window opens.
- The Athletic’s Jim Bowden projects a six-year, $182 million contract and lists Philadelphia as a leading fit if the Mets do not retain him.
- Agent Scott Boras is reportedly seeking a seven-year pact, a target some commentators labeled unrealistic, with Jon Heyman reporting the Mets are unlikely to bring Alonso back.
- Alonso strengthened his case with 38 home runs and a National League–leading 41 doubles in 2025, continuing his durability and power production.
- Defensive metrics cited by Baseball Savant, including minus-9 Outs Above Average, and uncertainty ahead of the CBA’s 2026 expiration are seen as factors that could cool long-term offers, as Mets–Phillies jockeying may also extend to Kyle Schwarber and Ranger Suarez.