The New York Mets were officially eliminated from the playoffs after suffering a 4-0 loss to the Miami Marlins in the regular season finale. It's a brutal ending for a team that looked like a title contender back in June. After the tough loss, first baseman Pete Alonso made an announcement of his own.

When it rains, it pours, and it seems to be dumping on the Mets right now. Alonso, who is 30 years old, stated that he plans to opt out of his contract and enter free agency , according to ESPN. Pete Alonso declared he's leaving New York almost immediately after the club was eliminated from the playoffs.

“Breaking: Mets all-star first baseman Pete Alonso is opting out of his contract and will enter free agency, he said after New York's final game of the season.” Article Continues Bel

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