Pete Alonso opts out of the Mets for 2026 after a bounce-back season that featured 38 homers, 126 RBIs and a .272/.347/.524 line across 162 games, reinforcing his value on the free-agent market. He’s eager to win a World Series and open to returning to New York, but payroll realities loom. The Mets’ overall talent—Lindor, Nimmo, Soto, McNeil, Diaz—delivered big numbers yet missed the postseason, setting the stage for a pivotal winter as Alonso Watch 2025 begins.