Pete Alonso tells The Post why there’s no Mets ill will after unceremonious split
Pete Alonso expressed no ill will toward the Mets following their decision not to re-sign him after his free agency, despite the emotional nature of the split. He revealed that the Orioles quickly emerged as a strong suitor, calling the eventual deal 'a match made in heaven.' Alonso also discussed a heartfelt conversation with former teammate Brandon Nimmo, who wanted to reunite with him in New York.
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exclusive New York Mets Pete Alonso tells The Post why there’s no Mets ill will after unceremonious split By Mark W. Sanchez Published April 30, 2026, 6:21 p.m. ET Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (C) reacts after getting an ice shower from Brett Baty (L) Brandon Nimmo after his 253rd and 254th home run against the Atlanta Braves. JASON SZENES/ NY POST BALTIMORE — The stick of dynamite that was affixed to the Mets core this winter did not blindside Pete Alonso. The Orioles were among the first teams to reach out during his free agency, and momentum began building toward a long-awaited megadeal in a spot Alonso called “a match made in heaven.” The Mets had shown little interest (and never ended up extending an offer), a fact that became relevant when Brandon Nimmo reached out to Alonso in…
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