Pete Alonso ranked No. 7 on our free agency Big Board. The only hitters ahead of him were Kyle Tucker, Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman and Kyle Schwarber. Here’s the Big Board take on Alonso’s value:
So here we are again with Alonso, trying to run back the opt-out playbook that worked well for Matt Chapman and Blake Snell in recent years. Alonso is hitting free agency off a stronger 2025 season than he did last winter, and he no longer has the qualifying offer attached.
The 31-year-old delivered the best batting average of his career (.272), lowered his strikeout rate, pushed his on-base percentage back near .350 and consistently came through with runners in scoring position. Strictly in the batter’s box, he had as good a year as any free agent besides Schwarber. His defense at first base, however, was a bigger issue than it had been in the past, especially with his throws. A move to DH could come sooner rather than later. Alonso is exceptionally durable: He’s missed just 24 games in his seven-year career; Tucker missed 26 last season alone.