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The New York Mets have to make a decision on Pete Alonso. Their beloved first base slugger is a free agent, and it's not a given that the Mets will bring him back. Alonso, 31, is the Mets' all-time home run leader. But as he ages and his defense declines, his value certainly isn't what it once was.

In three major league seasons, the Southern California native batted .205 for the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.

Two significant events happened on Wednesday, October, 22, 2025 which should have Pete Alonso worried about ever saying “drinks are on me!” ever again at any pu