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One of the most contentious topics is the Mets’ future with Pete Alonso. Regazo reports that the team might be open to letting Alonso walk in free agency unless he accepts a “friendly deal." Alonso, the franchise's all-time home run leader with a resurgent 2025 campaign—38 home runs, a .272 batting average, and an outstanding 141 WRC+—is a significant asset. However, his current contract status and prospects for a long-term deal are uncertain, especially given the Mets' financial considerations and Stearns’ preference for controllable assets.