Report: Orioles finalizing 5-year, $155M deal with Alonso
The Baltimore Orioles have reeled in their superstar.
The Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155-million contract with first baseman Pete Alonso, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal marks the highest average annual value ever for a first baseman, Passan adds.
Alonso's pact has no opt-outs and contains no deferrals, a source told MassLive's Chris Cotillo. He'll also receive limited no-trade protection, a source told Andy Kostka of the Baltimore Banner.
Alonso heads to Baltimore after seven seasons as the face of the New York Mets. The star slugger returned to Flushing last winter on a short-term deal following contentious negotiations but opted out immediately after the 2025 season. Alonso leaves as the Mets' all-time home-run leader.
New York was reportedly hesitant to give Alonso a deal longer than three years. Ultimately, the Mets never made him an offer once his price tag soared, a source told Joel Sherman of the New York Post.
Alonso's departure continues a rough 24 hours for the Mets, with closer Edwin Díaz reportedly joining the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.
Alonso, who turned 31 last week, will serve as the linchpin of a dynamic Baltimore lineup. His 38 homers in 2025 would have led the Orioles by a wide margin, as no one on the team had more than 17.
The Boston Red Sox were also connected to Alonso this winter.