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Orioles kick the NY Mets while they're down by stealing Pete Alonso for $155 million

It’s official. The New York Mets are having a bad week. Pete Alonso is not coming back to Queens as anything more than a visitor. His meeting with the Baltimore Orioles must’ve gone well as he has agreed to a five-year deal worth $155 million to head down I-95 to join Ryan Helsley and the boys.

BREAKING: First baseman Pete Alonso and the Baltimore Orioles are finalizing a five-year, $155 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Alonso leaves the Mets to make a loaded AL East even better.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 10, 2025

Pete Alonso is officially leaving the Mets for the Orioles

A little over 24 hours after Edwin Diaz sprinted for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Alonso is doing the same a little closer to home but at least in the other league.