Summary
The New York Mets need to decide if they will keep Pete Alonso, who has chosen not to continue his two-year, $54 million contract. Alonso's potential departure opens the door for the Mets to consider Kazuma Okamoto, a Japanese player from the Yomiuri Giants, as a possible replacement.
Key Facts
- Pete Alonso, a Mets player, is going to be a free agent after opting out of his current contract.
- Alonso is 30 years old and has been selected as an All-Star five times.
- He hit 38 home runs and had 126 RBIs in his last season.
- The Mets might look at Kazuma Okamoto from Japan as a cheaper option if Alonso leaves.
- Okamoto plays first base but has also played third base and outfield.
- Okamoto has a career batting line of .274/.355/.501 in Japan with 248 home runs.
- He played 130 games as a first baseman in the 2024 season.
- Okamoto missed many games in 2025 due to an injury but still hit 15 home runs.
