Pete Alonso is Off to a Blazing Start, But is it His Last Dance in Queens?

Pete Alonso is wasting no time reminding Mets fans as well as the rest of the league why he’s still one of the most dangerous power hitters in baseball. Through the first week of the 2025 season, Alonso has hit three home runs and knocked in eight runs, Yesterday in the home opener at Citi Field he received one of the loudest ovations during pregame introductions and then in his first at-bat, following a Lindor lead off double Alonso took a 2- 0 fastball by Toronto pitcher K.Gausman over the right field wall electrifying the Queens faithful and setting the tone for a Mets win. Following the HR Alonso emerged from the dugout for a well-deserved curtain call—his first of what the Mets hope will be many this season.

Last year before his postseason heroics Alonso struggled through a down year by his standards and questions swirled about his long-term future with the team. Those questions probably also led to the lack of interest by teams in him as a free agent. But now, with a clean slate and a renewed focus, it certainly looks like Pete has put those struggles behind him as he finishes the week as one of the hottest hitters in baseball

Still, in the back of Mets fans heads this fast start comes with a bittersweet undertone. There are probably, even this early in the season General Managers regretting not making Pete an offer to join their team in the offseason

Alonso’s new contract includes an opt-out clause at the end of this season, and with Scott Boras in his corner, it’s all but certain that a big year would send him back onto the open market. At that point, the question becomes: Will the Mets pay up to keep their homegrown slugger?

If this past offseason is any indication the answer is more than likely no. Steve Cohen and David Stearns have shown a willingness to spend, but also a disciplined approach when it comes to long-term deals—especially for players entering their 30s. If Alonso puts up a 40+ homer season, his price tag could soar beyond what the Mets are willing to pay, opening the door for other suitors and possibly closing the book on an era.

That’s certainly not something Mets fans should be worried about. Right now it’s about this season and what the Mets slugger can do for them to make the playoffs and make a deep run in the playoffs.

It’s still very early but the Mets slugger is doing what he does best—producing runs and leading the charge in the middle of the Mets lineup.

The future may be uncertain, but the present looks powerful. And that’s what Mets fans should focus on