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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso enjoyed a strong 2025 campaign, finishing the regular season with a .272 batting average, 38 home runs and 126 RBIs.Despite his best efforts, however, the Mets failed to make it to the playoffs, missing out on qualification via the wildcard after losing to the Miami Marlins on the final day.With his season now over, Pete, his wife, Haley, and their young son decided to travel away from Queens on Friday. Haley Alonso took to Instagram to announce their plans, and popular baseball content page "SleeperMets" later took to X to post about the same. "Pete Alonso and his family are moving 👀 Hopefully not too far from the Mets 🫣🙏" the post readSleeperMets @SleeperMetsLINKPete Alonso and his family are moving 👀 Hopefully not too far from the Mets 🫣🙏 #LGM (IG: hayleereneealonso)Though this wouldn't usually be something out of the ordinary for a player and their family in the offseason, Pete Alonso is set to enter free agency after opting out of his existing deal with the Mets, leaving his future quite uncertain at the moment.With that added context, the news of Pete and his family's move away from the Big Apple left many fans speculating in the comments."Dude he’s going home for the offseason. He does this every offseason. Stop being chronically online," a fan wrote doubtcalc7617 @doubtcalc76LINKDude he’s going home for the offseason. He does this every offseason. Stop being chronically online"Who would wanna play for the Mets lmao, most embarrassing team in baseball with all fat diabetic middle aged men as fans," another fan commented Jordan @sayinforheismanLINKWho would wanna play for the Mets lmao, most embarrassing team in baseball with all fat diabetic middle aged men as fans"He’s gone, isn’t he? :(" another fan replied "NOOOOOO HES GONE" another fan responded"It’s been real Pete" another fan shared"Heard he’s driving to Anaheim" another fan postedPete Alonso is reportedly eyeing a seven-year deal in free agencyHaving become a free agent for the first time once the 2024 sesaon came to an end, Pete Alonso was unable to secure the kind of contract he had hoped for, despite being one of the top players in his position. After everything was said and done, he ended up settling for a short-term renewal with the Mets, signing a two-year, $54 million deal.After a great 2025 season, however, the 30-year-old's stock is now much higher than what it was a year ago, and the infielder is determined to cash in to the best of his ability. As reported by insider Jeffrey Lutz of MLB.com, Pete Alonso is reportedly looking to secure a seven-year deal this winter, which will take him into his late 30s. MLB: SEP 27 Mets at Marlins - Source: GettyWith the Mets contemplating a rebuild of sorts after a disappointing 2025 season, it is yet to be seen if owner Steve Cohen finds himself inclined to agree to such demands later this winter.
