Overview
- In a March 3 exhibition against Team Netherlands, Alonso called an infield meeting at the mound after defensive miscues, stressing the need to “clean it up.”
- Pitcher Trevor Rogers said the message about energy will “help us a lot,” and manager Craig Albernaz endorsed the move as welcome leadership.
- Baltimore fell 8-5 with three errors, and Rogers was tagged for six runs on six hits, including a three-run homer.
- Alonso also homered in the game, reinforcing expectations after his five-year, $155 million signing to supply the power Baltimore lacked in 2025.
- Coaches and teammates view him as a culture-setter, though the front office prioritizes his run production, with his Mets postseason résumé offering added credibility for a club that is 0-5 in playoff games under Mike Elias.