Pete Alonso’s free agency saga has finally come to an end after a dramatic offseason. Alonso agreed to terms with the New York Mets and is back to where he wanted to be. Mets fans are relieved that Alonso and the team are back on track.
The first baseman will wear the Mets jersey for the next two years. Alonso agreed to a two-year deal with a guaranteed $54 million. The slugger will earn close to $30 million per year. MLB insider Jeff Passan was one of the first to break the news on Alonso’s singing.
Some fans think the Mets got a nice deal, but some feel that Pete Alonso was overpaid. MLB fans took to social media to react to the latest signings.
Pete Alonso's deal with the New York Mets, which is pending physical, is for two years and includes an opt-out after the first season. He'll make $30 million this year.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 6, 2025
Here’s a look at some fan reactions on X.
“Holy overpay I’m glad the jays didn’t get him,” wrote one fan on X.
Holy overpay 😂😂😂 I’m glad the jays didn’t get him
— CFRacing (@CFlashRacing) February 6, 2025
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“I don’t know how Pete walks into that Mets locker room without any hard feelings… Has to feel disrespected after they did everything and then some for Soto,” another fan responded.
I don’t know how Pete walks into that Mets locker room without any hard feelings… Has to feel disrespected after they did everything and then some for Soto.
— michael j. babcock (@mikejbabcock) February 6, 2025
“Pete is not worth 30 mil,” another fan responded.
Pete is not worth 30 mil
— horwitzburgh (@horwitzburgh) February 6, 2025
Overpayment tbh
— Allen 🛡️🦇🔊 (@0xAllen_) February 6, 2025
“The man is betting on himself. Love to see it,” one fan chimed in.
The man is betting on himself. Love to see it.
— Dusty Baker (@DustyBakerTV) February 6, 2025
Scott Boras taking a massive L
— Roki Sasaki Believer (@SiempreDodgers) February 6, 2025
Overpay lmao laugh at the Mets
— Buddy Lee Smith (Alpha Male) (@BuddyLee1970) February 6, 2025
OVERPAY
— flood (@ryanpflood) February 6, 2025
Mets Stars React To Pete Alonso’s Reunion
Alonso’s teammates took to social media to share their thoughts on his reunion with the team. Starling Marte, Mark Vientos, and Kodai Senga shared an image of a bear face and wrote “Polar Bear” on their Instagram stories.
The Toronto Blue Jays were on the list to sign Alonso, but the Mets got the upper hand. Alonso and the Mets have a deep chemistry for a long time. It makes sense for the slugger to get back in Queens. As many experts predicted, the Mets and Pete Alonso wanted this deal.
Now that Alonso is off the market, Scott Boras will shift his focus to Alex Bregman, who is still waiting to find a team. The Red Sox are one of the favorites that are predicted to sign Bregman.
