Pete Alonso's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings

According to Scott Mitchell of TSN Sports, free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso is still "in play" for the Toronto Blue Jays. Earlier on Monday, the Blue Jays signed outfielder Anthony Santander to a five-year deal worth $92.5 million, but the team remains focused on further improving their team. Earlier in the offseason, the Blue Jays were at the forefront of several free-agent discussions, including Juan Soto and Roki Sasaki, but fell short in both bids. However, it appears the Blue Jays are willing to continue to improve their roster in hopes of competing in 2025. If Alonso were to sign with the Blue Jays, this would likely move Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to a full-time role at the hot corner. Despite hitting just 34 home runs in 2024, Alonso boasted a stellar 13.2% barrel rate and 46.4% hard-hit rate, which suggests he should be due for some positive regression in 2025. Alonso would bring another high-upside power bat to the heart of the Toronto lineup.

According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso rejected a three-year contract from the Mets. Sherman noted that the offer was for around $68-$70 million and was a "last-ditch" effort by the Mets to keep him in Queens. However, the slugger turned the offer down, encouraging the team to pursue other options. Earlier on Thursday, the Mets signed outfielder/designated hitter Jesse Winker to a contract. According to Sherman, the current plan for the Mets is to shift third baseman Mark Vientos to first base and have Ronny Mauricio, Brett Baty, and Luisangel Acuna compete for opportunities at the hot corner. Alonso saw his power production drop slightly last season, as he just 34 home runs, compared to the 46 and 40 he hit during the 2023 and 2022 campaigns, respectively. Sources have suggested that the Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as one of the favorites to sign Alonso.

The Athletic's Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal report that free-agent first baseman Pete Alonso's market is heating up, and the Toronto Blue Jays have engaged in discussions for the power-hitting first baseman, according to league sources. According to a person familiar with Toronto's thinking, they'd prefer to keep Vladimir Guerrero Jr, even if they landed Alonso. Guerrero can also play third base, and he and Alonso could split designated-hitter duties. The New York Mets want a resolution soon, and SNY's Andy Martino reports they have pivoted to Plan B while considering the most likely outcome at this juncture that Alonso will sign elsewhere. A financial hurdle still exists between the Mets and Alonso, and it will be tough to re-sign him if the team strikes a deal with other players. For example, the Mets just re-signed outfielder/DH Jesse Winker on Thursday.