Willy Adames has reportedly inked a seven-year, $182 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. While the destination and contract size aren’t entirely unexpected, the timing—Adames signing before Juan Soto—caught many off guard.
Adames, 29, was widely considered a backup option for teams pursuing Soto. However, the Giants’ substantial offer secured his commitment, redirecting the spotlight back to Soto and other alternative targets.
This move could signal the Giants shifting their priorities away from adding another marquee position player. With Adames on board, their focus may now turn toward strengthening their pitching rotation.
As a result, the Giants—previously seen as potential contenders for Pete Alonso—might not aggressively pursue the Mets’ first baseman. With one less competitor in the mix, Alonso’s chances of returning to New York appear stronger than ever.
Willy Adames deal could help improve Mets odds to re-sign Pete Alonso
Although Alonso accomplished a lot during his time with the Mets, the organization doesn’t seem particularly eager to re-sign him—and it’s understandable. Committing to a long-term deal for a 30-year-old first baseman coming off a slightly down season isn’t the most enticing proposition.
However, the Giants’ signing of Willy Adames might eliminate one potential landing spot for Alonso. Beyond the Mets, who else could realistically pursue him?
The Washington Nationals have been linked to Alonso, but would they really spend big money just to remain the fourth-best team in their division? The New York Yankees have been mentioned, but Christian Walker seems like a better fit for them, thanks to his defensive skills and the likelihood of a shorter contract, regardless of whether they sign Juan Soto. The Toronto Blue Jays have been lightly rumored, but would they truly commit to moving Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to third base full-time?
Finding plausible suitors for Alonso is more challenging than expected, and the Giants were among the few logical options. If the Adames signing takes them out of the running, it could open the door for the Mets to bring Alonso back—potentially on terms more agreeable to David Stearns and his team. Alonso has expressed his desire to stay with the Mets, and if his price comes down, it wouldn’t be surprising to see the team re-sign him, even if they also add Soto.
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