The 2025 season has seen New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso go on a rampage, demonstrating why he is still one of baseball’s most valued players. Alonso has fueled the Mets’ high-octane attack with a.341 batting average, six home runs, and an outstanding OPS of 1.122, guiding them to a 7-0 homestand and the best record in baseball. Despite his strong start, there are still questions about his future with the Mets, especially in regards to a contract extension.
“I don’t believe there will be any news. In reference to the potential for Alonso and the Mets to negotiate a contract extension, Heyman stated, “I don’t think we’re gonna get news on that during the season.” The problem is that [Alonso] will want $35 million [per year], and if you offer him a deal at $35 million now, you’re making an additional $5 million this year on top of the tax. I don’t see it occurring since even Steve Cohen has boundaries.
The Mets have been ready to spend heavily under Steve Cohen’s ownership, but the front staff has been hesitant to sign players who are getting close to 30 to long-term contracts. Heyman said that the Mets’ salary will rise sharply in response to Alonso’s contract demands, which may complicate talks.
Will the Mets give Pete Alonso an extension?
Alonso has been one of the National League’s most dominant players this season, despite the difficulties. The Mets, who had the best MLB record going into their series against the Nationals, have benefited greatly from his performances. Despite Aaron Judge’s stellar season with the Yankees, Alonso has emerged as one of the league’s top hitters thanks to his ability to stay healthy and regularly deliver at the plate.
Alonso is presently on track to surpass some of the greatest names in the game, including as Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who inked a huge 14-year, $500 million contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, because to his outstanding performance in April. This season, Alonso has six home runs and 16 RBIs, which is similar to Judge’s production in many ways. He is still among the most reliable power hitters in the game, and his OPS of 1.121 places him just below Judge’s incredible 1.247.
Alonso’s contract status has been the focus of a lot of conjecture off the field. Alonso and the Mets have not yet started serious contract negotiations, but that might change after the season ends and he becomes a free agent. Alonso will have to choose between accepting a long-term contract from the Mets, who are notorious for being reluctant to sign players who are getting close to 30, or accepting a better offer from another team.
Alonso has taken solace in his position with the Mets after spending the winter unsure of his future there. He remarked at spring training, “I always felt that things would work out the way they were supposed to, that I’d end up where I was supposed to be.” For the time being, it appears that he is still with the Mets, and his outstanding play this season only makes the case for a long-term contract—that is, if the Mets are prepared to pay him.
