The New York Mets put together the most disappointing season in MLB this season, missing the playoffs in Juan Soto's first year in Queens . Now, Steve Cohen's squad heads into an important offseason with two key players hitting free agency. Both Mets closer Edwin Diaz and first baseman Pete Alonso have opted out of their contracts, hitting free agency.

First, it was Diaz: “Edwin Díaz has opted out of his deal with the Mets,” Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported. Then, Alonso followed suit : “Pete Alonso has opted out,” per NY Post insider Jon Heyman.

Neither move is particularly surprising, especially Alonso. After a contentious free agency in 2024, he re-signed with the Mets on an option-heavy contract. He hit behind Soto this year, knocking in 126 runs, a career high. The

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