Pete Alonso Landing Spots: 3 best destinations for Mets icon in free agency

Pete Alonso has officially hit the open market, and the immediate question across the league is simple: where will the ex-Mets slugger sign next?

Alonso has been one of the league’s most consistent power hitters since his 2019 debut, and his durability and middle-order production make him an easy fit for any team needing reliable run support.

These three clubs appear to be the most probable destinations for Alonso based on the needs of the roster, the advantages of the ballpark, and the long-term ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌planning.

#3. New York Mets

A return to Queens remains a possibility simply because the fit is so natural. Alonso has been the face of the Mets’ power core for years, and the organization knows exactly what it would be getting a steady source of home runs, run production, and a player the fan base is deeply connected to.

For a team still looking for a right-handed anchor, bringing Alonso back would immediately steady the lineup. Whether a reunion happens will depend on contract terms and the Mets’ broader offseason plans, but the door remains open if both sides are interested.

#2. New York Yankees

If Alonso leaves the Mets, he won’t have to look far for another major-market opportunity. Yankee Stadium has long been one of the most favorable parks for power hitters, particularly those who lean on pull strength.

Alonso’s hitting profile would translate cleanly, and the Yankees have a clear opening for a middle-order bat who can drive in runs consistently.

New York has the payroll space to pursue him, and if the Yankees decide to add right-handed power, Alonso becomes an obvious target.

#1. Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies are still in its well-defined win-now phase, and as a matter of fact, its offensive has always operated best with dependable power behind their top hitters.

Citizens Bank Park is a strong environment for right-handed sluggers, and Alonso’s ability to produce in high-leverage spots would fit seamlessly with the group they’ve built.

Over the last couple of seasons, Philadelphia has been very open and clear about its readiness to add seasoned power hitters to its lineup whenever it feels that it is going to help accelerate its path to the playoffs.

If the Phillies think that Alonso is the guy who will make their lineup unstoppable, besides having the money, they are the team that is eager to win now, so the two factors combined make a perfect storm for a proposal to be ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌made.

Edited by Shubham Soni