In a significant move during the offseason, star first baseman Pete Alonso has agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles, marking a major shift following his tenure with the New York Mets. The Mets, who did not make an offer to re-sign Alonso, are grappling with the fallout from losing their all-time home run leader and another key player, Edwin Díaz, who has also departed in free agency. Alonso’s signing with the Orioles comes after they missed out on other targets, such as Kyle Schwarber, and represents a bold step in their pursuit of building a competitive roster. The Mets are now under scrutiny as fans and analysts debate the impact of these departures and the team’s strategy moving forward.