The New York Mets are staring down one of their biggest offseason questions — what to do at first base. Pete Alonso has been the face of their power for years, but with free agency looming after he’s expected to opt out of his 2026 player option, the Mets have a tough decision to make.

Alonso, now 30, is coming off a season that perfectly summed up his value. He bet on himself — and won. The slugger hit .272/.347/.524 with 38 home runs, 126 RBIs, and a 141 wRC+, proving once again he’s one of the league’s premier run producers. For a franchise that’s often lacked consistency, Alonso’s bat has been the constant heartbeat.

But every bet comes with a price.

Alonso’s market value and the Mets’ dilemma

With his production, Alonso is likely eyeing a contract in the neighborhood of four years

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