Pete Alonso announces he will leave the Mets after brutal 2025 failure

Pete Alonso announced on Sunday, September 28, 2025, that he will leave the New York Mets after their brutal failure this MLB season.

The continuity or not of the first baseman nicknamed the polar bear was one of the most recurrent topics during this year’s Mets campaign.

Pete Alonso announces he will leave the Mets after brutal 2025 failure

Pete Alonso said he will opt out and become a free agent this offseason. About his future with the New York Mets, the polar bear commented, “Playing for this organization, in this city, they have continued to believe in me. I love playing here. There are great people in this clubhouse, great people on the staff. Every day has been a pleasure to come to work and put on the orange and blue. I’ve really appreciated it and I’ve been nothing but full of gratitude every day. Nothing is guaranteed, but we’ll see what happens; I’ve loved being a Met. Hopefully they’ve appreciated me in the same way.”

Pete Alonso in the 2025 MLB season

Pete Alonso had an offensive line in the 2025 MLB season with the New York Mets of: 38 home runs, 41 doubles, 126 RBIs, .272 AVG, .347 OBP, .524 SLG and 141 wRC+.

How much is Pete Alonso expected to sign for in his next contract?

Pete Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million contract with the New York Mets, with an opt-out at the end of 2025, which he will exercise. The polar bear is expected to sign his next contract for at least $150 million and six years.