The New York Mets made the postseason in 2024 with a record of 89-73 after missing the playoffs in 2023.
After a loss in the National League Championship Series, the Mets have been busy this offseason to improve their roster for the 2025 season.
The Mets signed the top free agent Juan Soto of the New York Yankees to a 15-year deal worth $765 million, along with a handful of other acquisitions.
Although the Mets have made plenty of moves this offseason, one of their long-time players Pete Alonso remains unsigned as a free agent.
MLB Analyst Jeff Joyce revealed his strong belief on where Alonso will sign before the 2025 season.
“I think if we’ve learned anything, Pete Alonso really wants to be a New York Met,” Joyce said via MLB Network Radio on Sirius XM.
“I wouldn’t be stunned to see Alonso…stay with the #Mets.”@JeffJoyce19 on a possible contract idea for the Polar Bear:
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— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) January 11, 2025
It appears from recent reports that Alonso is seeking a longer deal than the Mets are willing to give him at this time, which has caused negotiations to extend longer than both parties probably want.
Joyce mentions that Alonso could sign a shorter contract and use the 2025 season as a type of ‘prove it,’ year and then get a bigger deal next offseason.
Alonso came into the league in 2019 with the Mets and has played all six seasons of his career with the team.
Joyce believes that Alonso wants to remain a part of the Mets’ organization and that he will end up signing some kind of contract with the team.
Alonso will be a name to keep an eye on as the offseason continues until he makes his decision on where to sign for the 2025 season.
