Pete Alonso shares true feelings about Mets after $155M Orioles move

Drafted by the New York Mets in 2016, Pete Alonso made his big league debut in 2019. As he continued gaining experience and growing in confidence, he went on to establish himself as one of the team's most important players.

After a superb 2025 season, Alonso opted out of the remainder of his deal to try his luck at securing an improved offer as a free agent. The Mets were reportedly interested in re-signing the infielder, but it was ultimately the Baltimore Orioles that won the race for the slugger's signature, signing him to a five-year, $155 million contract.

Speaking to analyst Todd Frazier on Monday's episode of Foul Territory, Alonso described how he felt after parting ways with the Mets, where he has spent the entirety of his big league career so far.

"It's okay, because I know I gave everything I had every single day," Pete Alonso said (Timestamp: 39:42). "I'm appreciative of it. At the end of the day, I'm just happy this is where I'm going to be playing and my family's going to be. They (Orioles) welcomed us with open arms. "I feel like I'm in the right place, and I feel like we, as a family, are in the right place. The Orioles treated us excellent the whole way. It's not like the Mets didn't. I feel like we're in the right spot. How can I be salty over that?"

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"Your energy fueled me more than you’ll ever know" - Pete Alonso bids emotional farewell to the Mets and the city of New York

Soon after his move to Baltimore was sealed, Pete Alonso took to Instagram to share an emotional message bidding the Mets and the city of New York farewell.

"New York, thank you. These last few years have shaped me in ways I’ll carry for the rest of my life. This city demands your best and I’m proud to look back knowing I gave everything I had into earning the privilege of wearing that jersey. I’ve been blessed with incredible teammates, coaches, trainers, staff, and countless people who helped shape me into the player and man I am today. I’m forever grateful for every person who challenged me, supported me and believed in me along the way." "Thank you for the passion. Thank you for the love. Even the tough love that comes with playing for New York. When it came time for first pitch, thank you for being electric through it all. Thank you for getting rowdy every time I stepped up to the plate and made the building shake when the ball found a seat over the wall. Your energy fueled me more than you’ll ever know. You believed in me, and you made me better. With love, Polar Bear," Pete Alonso posted.

Pete Alonso will make his first appearance in an Orioles uniform when Spring Training begins in February 2026.

Edited by Raghav Mehta