Mets are expected to sign the four-time All-Star slugger to a $182 million deal

The New York Mets shocked the baseball world this week by signing outfielder Juan Soto to a historic 15-year, $765 million contract. Now that the pursuit of Soto is over, President of Baseball Operations David Stearns has more things to do on his winter to-do list. Is re-signing first baseman Pete Alonso the next thing he’ll do?

While the Mets plan to continue to bolster the pitching staff, Alonso’s arrival in free agency has left a significant void at first base. The slugger has recorded 226 career home runs with New York, which already ranks third in franchise history. He’s also been durable since arriving in the big leagues. Alonso has played in at least 152 games in every full season since his debut in 2019, hitting no fewer than 34 home runs or 88 RBI during that time.

The 30-year-old slugger has been linked to various teams outside of Queens, including the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros and Washington Nationals. Stearns has publicly stated that the Mets would like to keep the Polar Bear. Team owner Steve Cohen is also confident New York can do something with its homegrown bat.

As Alonso’s market takes shape now that Soto is no longer on the roster, Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller believes he will remain with the Mets in Queens.

“It still feels like the Mets are the favorite to make Alonso the big hitter behind Soto, who was Aaron Judge in 2024,” Miller wrote.

While Spotrac projects Alonso’s market value at six years, $174 million, Miller predicts the slugger will sign a six-year, $182 million deal with the Mets.

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