New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso told reporters after Sunday's season finale that he would opt out of his contract and test the free agent market again before the 2026 season.

"I love playing here ... Every single day, it's been a pleasure coming to work and putting on the orange and blue," Alonso said after the Mets were eliminated from the postseason with a 4-0 loss to the host Miami Marlins. "I've really appreciated it and have been nothing but full of gratitude. Nothing is guaranteed, but we'll see what happens. I've loved being a Met. Hopefully, they've appreciated me the same."

Alonso, 30, has spent all seven years of his major league career with the Mets, who selected him in the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft out of Florida. He has displayed tremendous durability, playi

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