As the New York Mets pursue free-agent outfielder Juan Soto, president of baseball operations David Stearns faces another pressing need: filling the first base position. He has held the spot since 2019, but with his free agency status, his future with the Mets remains uncertain.
A multi-year reunion between Him and the Mets seems plausible, but free agency often brings surprises, as players entertain offers from rival teams.
He had a down year by his standards in 2024, yet his numbers—.788 OPS, 34 home runs, 88 RBI, and 91 runs scored in 695 plate appearances—remain highly valuable. He also delivered in the postseason, posting a stellar .999 OPS over 58 plate appearances.
Spotrac estimates Alonso’s market value at six years and $174 million. However, given his age—30 in 2025—and the possibility of transitioning to a designated hitter role later in his career, other projections are more conservative. The Athletic’s Tim Britton predicts a five-year, $140 million deal for Alonso this offseason.
Alonso has drawn interest from the Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros, both of whom have clear needs at first base. Simon Sharkey-Gotlieb of The Score predicts Alonso will land with the Astros, writing:
“Alonso will stabilize the revolving door at first base for the Astros and provide a significant upgrade over Jon Singleton. His signing signals that Houston is not ready to close the book on this remarkable era for the franchise and hints at additional major moves this offseason.”
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