MLB Rumors: Pete Alonso, Mets 'Not Close' to Contract Agreement in 2025 Free Agency

The New York Mets and free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso reportedly remain far apart in contract negotiations.

According to SNY's Andy Martino, the two sides are "not close" to striking a deal to keep Alonso part of the only MLB organization he has ever played for.

Martino's report came on the heels of former Mets general manager and current MLB Network Radio analyst Jim Duquette reporting on talks between Alonso and the Mets.

Per Duquette, Alonso and his representation have made the Mets an exclusive three-year offer that includes opt-outs, but there is "no deal known to be close."

Along with longtime Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman, Alonso is perhaps the most high-profile player still available in free agency.

The 30-year-old Alonso is a six-year MLB veteran who has been named an All-Star four times, including last season when he slashed .240/.329/.459 with 34 home runs, 88 RBI and 91 runs scored.

Alonso burst onto the scene in 2019, setting the rookie record for home runs in a season with 53 en route to being named National League Rookie of the Year.

While Alonso has never come particularly close to touching the 50-homer mark again, he has two additional 40-home-run seasons to his credit, and he has clubbed 34 or more longballs in each of the past four seasons.

Alonso has also reached the 100-RBI mark on three occasions, including a career-high 131 in 2022.

The power has still been there for Alonso in recent seasons, but after hitting .261 with a .349 on-base percentage over his first two seasons, he has struggled a bit in terms of getting on base consistently the past two years, hitting just .229 with a .324 OBP.

Still, there is a lot to like about Alonso's game, with one of the most notable assets being his durability. He played in all 162 regular-season games in 2024, and he has never missed more than 10 games in a season.

Additionally, Alonso has a penchant for coming through on the big stage, as he owns a career playoff slash line of .278/.429/.574 with five home runs and 11 RBI in 16 contests.

Most of that came during New York's run to the National League Championship Series last season, as Alonso finished with four homers and 10 RBI in 13 games.

The Mets have made one massive addition to their lineup this offseason in the form of outfielder Juan Soto, who they lured away from the New York Yankees with an MLB-record contract of $765 million over 15 years.

Soto and shortstop Francisco Lindor give the Mets two MVP-caliber hitters at the top of their lineup, and while they are followed by a couple of more capable hitters in Mark Vientos and Brandon Nimmo, there is a clear hole in the middle of the lineup.

The Mets clearly need another run producer with power who can make opposing pitchers pay if they put Lindor and Soto on base, and Alonso undoubtedly fits that description.

Alonso is the last big-name first baseman left on the market after the signings of Christian Walker, Paul Goldschmidt and Carlos Santana, meaning the options are limited for the Mets and perhaps for Alonso as well.

The fit makes sense for both sides, but the Mets may be cautious about handing out another huge deal after already signing Soto to the richest contract in MLB history.