First baseman Pete Alonso is entering MLB unrestricted free agency for the second consecutive offseason. As expected, the 30-year-old right-handed slugger opted out of the final year of his contract with the New York Mets in early November after another strong campaign.
Alonso posted a .272 batting average, .347 on-base percentage and .871 OPS, 38 home runs and 126 RBIs across all 162 games. He has not missed a game since the start of the 2023 season, and his production has remained consistently excellent despite the heavy workload. Still, the Mets fell short of reaching the MLB playoffs, finishing with an 83–79 record after entering the year with World Series aspirations.
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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20)© Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
As Alonso weighs his options in free agency, hoping to secure a long-term deal with a proven contender, he received some unfortunate news on Thursday. Despite his strong 2025 campaign, the Mets’ all-time leader in home runs did not make either of the two All-MLB teams.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. of the Toronto Blue Jays took home First Team honors, while Nick Kurtz of the Athletics earned the second team nod.
MLB announced the All-MLB teams on Thursday during the 2025 Awards Show.
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The All-MLB teams have been in place since 2019 to recognize full-season excellence, unlike All-Star selections that only reflect first-half performance. Alonso faced steep competition at first base, and was unable to edge out Kurtz or Guerrero Jr. who had tremendous seasons themselves. Alonso’s snub comes despite leading all MLB first baseman in several major offensive categories including OPS, home runs and RBIs.
Alonso has thrived in his seven seasons with the Mets. He burst onto the scene in 2019, winning NL Rookie of the Year while leading the league in home runs, quickly establishing himself as a force in the batter’s box. Since then, he has become a fan favorite and earned his fourth consecutive All-Star selection in 2025. He also broke the franchise record for home runs this season, totaling 264 in just seven years in Queens.
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The Mets have plenty of roster holes to address this offseason, and while Alonso remains a priority, the organization may not be willing to commit its full spending power to retain him. If they let him walk, it would leave a massive void in the heart of the lineup. Regardless of what comes next, Alonso has been everything for the Mets during his tenure.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Nov 14, 2025, where it first appeared in the MLB section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.