Pete Alonso Agrees to Two-Year, $54 Million Deal with Mets

Pete Alonso has agreed to return to the New York Mets on a two-year, $54 million contract, including a player option after the first year. This decision follows a challenging free agency period where Alonso sought a more lucrative deal, but ultimately circled back to the Mets as the market did not develop favorably for him. Mets owner Steve Cohen previously expressed the difficulties in negotiations, suggesting that Alonso's return is a mutually beneficial outcome. Despite a down year in 2023, Alonso's consistency over his career has made him a key player in the Mets' lineup, which now features star Juan Soto among others. Alonso expressed his desire to remain a lifelong Met, indicating a strong personal connection to the team. With this contract, Alonso is set to stay with the Mets at least into the 2026 season, reinforcing his role as a cornerstone of the franchise.