The New York Mets need to replace Pete Alonso this winter and a trade for St. Louis Cardinals star Willson Contreras would work.

Alonso's contract, which was signed on Thursday, is officially the largest MLB contract by a former Gator and the second-largest pro sports contract by a former Gator. The deal also gives him the highest average annual value by any former SEC player (second-most among MLB first basemen).

The former Mets slugger, Pete Alonso, was introduced by his new team at Camden Yards on Friday afternoon, after signing a five-year, $155 million contract during the Winter Meetings.

The New York Mets and Pete Alonso officially parted ways on Thursday, and the first baseman penned an emotional goodbye.

There were no press conferences at Citi Field on Friday. But as the Mets’ quiet offseason continued, there was activity elsewhere that likely got Mets fans’ attention.

Stars depart, leaving Mets questioning their future. Passan describes the team's moves as a "bloodletting," sparking concern for their playoff hopes.

Pete Alonso sent a farewell message to New York Mets fans after the power-hitting first baseman signed a five-year, $155 million contract in free agency with the Baltimore Orioles.

Former Orioles skipper Buck Showalter knows the type of player and person Baltimore added in slugger Pete Alonso.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets/onsi as Mets legend 'speechless' about New York's offseason so far. With the Winter Meetings now wrapped up, it's safe to say that the New York Mets ' offseason so far has been defined more by what has been lost than what has been gained.

The New York Mets are continuing to reshape their roster after a disappointing playoff miss in 2025. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Wednesday that longtime Mets first baseman Pete Alonso left in free agency to join the Baltimore Orioles.