1 of 5 | First baseman Pete Alonso hit a National League-best 41 doubles last season for the New York Mets. File Photo by Ray Stubblebine/UPI | License Photo
The Baltimore Orioles agreed to a five-year, $155 million contract with free agent first baseman Pete Alonso.
Sources told MLB.com, The Athletic and ESPN about the agreement, which is pending a physical, on Wednesday. Alonso hit a career-high .272 with 38 home runs, a National League high 41 doubles and 126 RBIs over 162 appearances last season for the New York Mets.
The five-time All-Star hit .240 with 34 home runs, 31 doubles and 88 RBIs over 162 appearances in 2024. Alonso clubbed a career-high 53 home runs in 2019 en route to Rookie of the Year honors.
He recorded 40 and 46 long balls, respectively, in 2022 and 2023.
Alonso joined the Mets as a second-round pick in the 2016 MLB Draft. He appeared in 1,008 games for the Mets over his first seven seasons. He went 15 for 54 (.278) at the plate through his first 16 postseason appearances.
He will join an Orioles lineup that includes Jackson Holliday, Taylor Ward, Gunnar Henderson and Adley Rutschman.
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Muhammad Ali vs. Joe FrazierJoe Frazier and Muhammad Ali’s rivalry became one of boxing’s most defining trilogies. Frazier (R) staggers after taking a hard right from Ali during the 14th round of their title fight in Manila, on October 1, 1975. Ali won by TKO to retain the heavyweight championship. UPI File Photo | License Photo
