Mets Facing $100 Million Pete Alonso Dilemma After ESPN Prediction

On the morning of May 6, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan predicted that Alonso would utilize that player opt-out to land a new $100 million-plus deal next offseason, minimum.

"After a brutal free agency in which he sought upward of four times the $54 million over two years that he ultimately signed for in January, Alonso has put himself comfortably into the $100 million category with a shot at $200 million assuming he opts out of his current deal after the season," Passan wrote. 

"The same issues teams had last winter remain," the insider acknowledged. "He's in his 30s. He plays a position teams don't prioritize. But it's impossible to ignore his production and ability to stay on the field as well as his evolution." 

"Alonso actually has more walks than strikeouts this season," Passan noted, regarding said evolution. "An exceedingly rare quality for a hitter with so much power."

In other words, if Alonso keeps up his MVP pace in 2025, the Mets could have a bit of a problem on their hands.

Having already dished out massive contracts to Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor, among others, would the Mets be willing to commit another $100 million-plus to Alonso not just in 2026, but in future years?

It's quite the dilemma, but for now, owner Steve Cohen and the Mets will just sit back and enjoy the ride.