Blockbuster deals are being made throughout MLB. On Wednesday, the Baltimore Orioles decided to sign first baseman Pete Alonso to a whopping $155 million contract.

In the process, Alonso cemented a monumental mark for first basemen with the stroke of a pen, per

Jeff Passan of ESPN. The deal gives him the highest Average Annual Value (AAV) for any first baseman at $31 million. Altogether, Alonso will receive $185 million, including his annual salary of $30 million from the prior year .

In 2025, Alonso finished the season with the New York Mets, batting .272 with 170 hits, 38 home runs, and 126 RBIs. Also, the Mets finished the season at 83-79 and didn't make the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Orioles finished in last place in the AL East with a 75-87 record.

The landmark deal comes aft

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