Free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso has signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles, ending his successful tenure with the New York Mets, who are undergoing a roster overhaul after a disappointing 2025 season. With key players like Alonso and Edwin Díaz departing, the Mets face pressing questions about spending, trades, and filling roster gaps as they aim to rejuvenate fan support for the upcoming season.



