The Pete Alonso sweepstakes are heating up, and it’s starting to look like the “man without a market” label might not stick. As Bob Nightengale reports, eight teams—including the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox—are reportedly showing at least some level of interest in the slugger.
This marks a surprising turn of events, considering Mark Feinsand of MLB.com recently suggested that Alonso’s market was practically non-existent.
Now, let’s break this down. Alonso has been a beacon of consistency in the power department, averaging 43 home runs and 112 RBIs per season over his career.
That’s elite production by any standard, but his .788 OPS in 2024 was a clear step-down, and it’s impossible to ignore the less-than-rosy aging curve for right-right first basemen. Teams seem wary of committing long-term dollars to a player profile that doesn’t always age gracefully.
What Contract is Pete Alonso Looking For?
And yet, here we are, with Scott Boras reportedly eyeing a deal in the ballpark of Prince Fielder’s nine-year, $214 million contract. That’s ambitious, to say the least.
Per Nightengale, teams aren’t biting at that price, with most reluctant to go beyond the $160 million mark. Still, suitors like the Giants, Angels, and—most significantly—the Mets remain in the conversation.
For the Mets, the calculus is interesting. They’ve been transparent about wanting Alonso back but are only willing to go for a shorter deal.
That’s less about playing hardball and more about pragmatically reading the room. Even with eight teams circling, a mega-deal doesn’t feel likely for Alonso, especially not in the Fielder range.
What’s even less likely? The Mets are getting outbid. If Alonso truly is a priority for New York, their financial muscle will likely keep him in Queens.
But until pen hits paper, the intrigue will only grow—and so will the list of suitors. Buckle up, baseball fans; this one’s far from over.
