When Pete Alonso opted out of his contract with the New York Mets after the 2025 season, few expected his free agency saga to overlap once again with his crosstown rivals. Yet here we are, with both the Mets and the New York Yankees entering the offseason in need of a first baseman—and with some analysts suggesting the Yankees may actually have the upper hand.

A Second Shot at Free Agency

Alonso’s path back to the open market is a fascinating one. After he and his agent misread last winter’s market, the slugger had to settle for a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out after the first season. It wasn’t ideal for a player of his stature, but it gave him control. He delivered another strong campaign—38 home runs, 126 RBI, and a 141 wRC+—and now he’s betting on himself again, hoping to

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