The New York Mets brought in Silver Slugger finalist Jorge Polanco on a hefty two-year deal worth $40 million to […]

Showalter managed Alonso with the Mets in 2022 and ‘23 and spent nine years in Baltimore from 2010-18 and is confident the different atmosphere will suit Alonso.

Any hope that New York Mets fans had about All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz reversing course and returning to Queens officially ended on Friday, Dec. 12, when they officially signed their respective contracts with the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Mets did not want to go the lengths of trying to re-sign Pete Alonso, which led him to sign with the Orioles.

Pete Alonso’s days in New York are over, and his other half is now looking back at what was a memorable — and historic — ride.

Pete Alonso said goodbye to Mets fans after making a surprising decision to sign with the Orioles in free agency.

New Orioles first baseman Pete Alonso pens a farewell message to the Mets and their fans following his free agency exit

Pete Alonso sent a farewell message to New York Mets fans after the power-hitting first baseman signed a five-year, $155 million contract in free agency with the Baltimore Orioles.