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Scott Boras’ Pete Alonso Message is Troubling for Mets

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Josh Valdez | Last updated Nov 12, 2025 5:40 PM ET

The New York Mets are no strangers to big contracts, as they handed superstar outfielder Juan Soto a record 15-year, $765 million deal last offseason, per Spotrac. However, it's now time for owner Steve Cohen to get the checkbook out again.

Star first baseman Pete Alonso is an unrestricted free agent after declining his $24 million player option for 2026. The 30-year-old has a market value of five years, $147.1 million ($29.4 million average annual salary), per Spotrac.

However, the Mets are in no rush to pay Alonso, via USA Today's Bob Nightengale.

"He would love to spend his entire career with the Mets, but the Mets didn’t sign him until the eve of spring training last year, and are showing no urgency in signing him to a long-term deal now," he reported on Wednesday.

Alonso's agent Scott Boras issued a warning to New York during Wednesday's MLB general manager meetings, per The New York Post's Mike Puma.

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“There’s no doubt Pete’s pursuers are primed to pay the power piper," he said. "Pete picked a perfect period to play preeminently at a primary position. A playoff parched plethora will pounce to participate in the Polar Plunge."

In other words, the Mets won't retain their homegrown star unless they pay him what he's worth, as he has other suitors.

Scott Boras on Pete Alonso: “There’s no doubt Pete’s pursuers are primed to pay the power piper. Pete picked a perfect period to play preeminently at a primary position. A playoff parched plethora will pounce to participate in the Polar Plunge."
— Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) November 12, 2025

Pete Alonso Will Be Key Piece for Whoever He Signs With

If New York doesn't re-sign Alonso, it will not only lose its franchise all-time home run leader, but a player who finished second in MLB with 126 RBIs this past season. The Florida native was also eighth with 38 homers and 11th with an .871 OPS. Additionally, he led the Mets with a .272 batting average.

Alonso would fit with any club that needs first base/designated hitter help, such as the Boston Red Sox, whom Nightengale predicted he'll sign with. The former NL Rookie of the Year could start over Triston Casas at first and/or split time at designated hitter with young star Roman Anthony and veteran Masataka Yoshida.

Third baseman Alex Bregman, who notched an .821 OPS this past season, is also a free agent after spending 2025 with Boston. Alonso could help replace the two-time World Series champion's production if he departs, or the Red Sox could sign both players if they're inclined to spend that much money.

Either way, Alonso has several years left to remind the baseball world of his worth no matter where he goes.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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