New York Post reporter Jon Heyman linked the Padres with Mets first baseman Pete Alonso. The four-time All-Star and 2019 NL Rookie of the Year will be a free agent at the end of the season, likely drawing in a lucrative contract.
The regular season is nearly over. Several stars in the final years of team control are about to become free agents. A number of high-profile sluggers headline the list, including former Padres outfielder Juan Soto and Brewers shortstop Willy Adames.. However, Heyman believes that Alonso will be able to reel in a higher salary. According to Heyman, one Mets rival has predicted Alonso could sign a contract in the neighborhood of $185 million.
Drafted as the No. 64 overall pick in the second round of the 2016 MLB draft, Alonso has spent all six of his seasons with the Mets. After setting afourth Mets player to accomplish the feat , joining Darryl Strawberry , David Wright , and Mike Piazza . To further prove his power at the plate, Alonso is two-time Home Run Derby Champion .
Throughout his professional career, Alonso has been selected as a NL All-Star four times . This season, he leads the NL with 153 games played. Across those appearances, he has slashed .246/.331/.476 with 34 home runs and 87 RBIs. Alonso ranks in the top 20 of the league for multiple metrics, including runs , OPS , total bases , home runs, slugging percentage, and RBIs.If Alonso parts ways with the Mets, the Padres are among teams that Heyman believes will have interest.
Qualifying for the postseason will give Alonso more time to showcase his value as he awaits free agency at the end of the season.Samantha Garcia is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Professional Writing. She is also a sports writer for the Daily Bruin at UCLA.
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