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. Alonso entered free agency last winter but did not get a deal done until Feb. 5, when he inked a two-year, $54 million contract with the Mets. He has $24 million remaining on the contract for 2026, but given his recent robust campaign, stands to earn a great deal more this winter. A five-time All-Star, including every season since 2022, Alonso was the NL Rookie of the Year in 2019. Alonso’s 264 career homers (including 38 this season) are a franchise record.