Orioles agree to 5-year, $155M deal with Pete Alonso
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In the wake of Pete Alonso's departure, the Mets are considering a veteran platoon to anchor first base.
Pete Alonso’s five-year, $155 million deal with the Orioles instantly turns Baltimore’s lineup back into a legitimate powerhouse and raises the ceiling of the entire AL East race. It signals an organizational shift in Baltimore to an “all‑in” contender for the next few seasons.
Five-time All-Star Pete Alonso is on the verge of a five-year deal worth $155 million with the Baltimore Orioles, sources tell The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Alonso turned 31 earlier this month and has played his entire career with the New York Mets. He ranked No. 7 on The Athletic’s Big Board of top 50 free agents.
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