The New York Mets’ 2024 season came to a close on Sunday night after they lost 10-5 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. The Dodgers will now move on to face the New York Yankees in the World Series, while the Mets head into their offseason. Many believe that Pete Alonso played his last game with the Mets, as he is expected to enter free agency and likely won’t return.
After Game 6, Alonso spoke about possibly leaving the team he’s always played for professionally. “I’ve loved being a New York Met,” he said. “I love representing the city of New York. I love representing Queens. This has been really special.”
Here are his full comments:
Pete Alonso was asked to sum up his last six seasons:
"I've loved being a New York Met. I love representing the city of New York, I love representing Queens. This has really been special."
— SNY (@SNYtv)
Alonso’s Journey with the Mets:
Drafted by the Mets in 2016, Alonso has been a key player for them ever since. He made headlines as a rookie in 2019 by hitting an impressive 53 home runs and has totaled 226 home runs over six seasons. In 2024, while still productive, he didn’t quite match his best performances from previous years. With David Stearns at the helm of decision-making, there might be some reluctance to pay top dollar for a first baseman nearing age 30 who may already be showing signs of decline.
Fans might wonder if this is truly goodbye for Alonso or if there’s still hope he’ll stay.
Regardless of what happens next, Alonso will remain a beloved figure among Mets fans even if he ends up wearing another team’s jersey next season.
His past tense remarks about being with the Mets suggest change is coming soon—what do you think?
