Overview
- After saying Pete Alonso would regret leaving New York, Darryl Strawberry clarified he was speaking from his own past regret and expressed support for the first baseman.
- Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Orioles this offseason after exercising his opt-out clause with the Mets.
- Multiple outlets, including MLB.com citing prior reporting from The Athletic, report the Mets did not present a formal post–opt-out offer and were uncomfortable with the deal length and price Alonso received.
- Broadcaster Michael Kay argued Strawberry’s criticism was misplaced, noting Alonso had no Mets offer to consider once Baltimore committed five years and $155 million.
- Alonso departed Queens as the franchise home run leader with 264, while Strawberry also suggested both sides could have pushed harder and praised the Mets’ broader roster retool under David Stearns.