Alonso has spent all seven seasons of his major league career with the Mets, but he will become a free agent if he decides to opt out of his deal.
The slugger didn’t need time to think about the decision.
He was asked by reporters during postgame media availability if he planned to opt out of his contract, to which he simply replied, ‘yes.’
Alonso, 30, signed a two-year deal worth $54 million with the Mets on Feb. 5, 2025. The second year of that contract is a player option worth $24 million.
The Mets, who once held the best record in baseball, struggled throughout the last few months of the season and missed the playoffs.
Alonso expresses gratitude toward Mets
Before sharing his willingness to opt out of his contract, he was asked about his thoughts regarding the future with the Mets.
‘Playing for this organization, this city – they’ve continued to believe in me,’ Alonso told reporters. ‘I love playing here. There are some great guys in this clubhouse, some great people on the staff. Every single day, it’s been a pleasure coming to work and putting on the orange and blue.
‘I’ve really appreciated it and have been nothing but full of gratitude every single day. Nothing is guaranteed, but we’ll see what happens – I’ve loved being a Met. Hopefully, they’ve appreciated me the same.’