The NY Mets will have several pending free agents in 2026. There are several players who we would like to keep around. and a few who for whatever reason, be it age, salary, or diminishing talents, we would be willing to let walk away.

The New York Mets are looking like serious contenders in the National League. However, they will face a big decision this offseason.

Alonso, 30, has already surpassed his Fangraphs WAR (2.3 to 2.2) from last year, and he’s close to matching his Baseball Reference WAR (2.6 to 2.2). Last season, he hit .240 with a 123 OPS+, 34 home runs and 88 RBI.

A 4-3 win over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates might register as another tally in the standings, but for the New York Mets, it was another data point in a growing case for Pete Alonso as the heartbeat of their 2025 campaign—and perhaps, a National League MVP candidate.

The New York Mets squeezed out a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and although it can be considered another win, it meant so much more. Pete Alonso again showed the world why he is the pulse of the team.

With the Mets trailing 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Acuña followed center fielder Tyrone Taylor, who was in scoring position after being hit by a pitch and then stealing second. Acuña slapped an outside slurve, bouncing it past the pitcher and pulling the first baseman into the infield.

The New York Mets signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million deal last offseason. However, his deal includes a player option for 2026.

In a recent interview with USA Today's Bob Nightengale, Alonso discussed his motivations for staying with the Mets and why he's excited about the future. “Honestly, why I would be angry? For me, this organization has believed in me since I was a 21-year-old kid.