New York Mets owner Steve Cohen acknowledged fans' disappointment over Pete Alonso's five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles and closer Edwin Díaz's departure, as reported in initial coverage of the slugger's Winter Meetings move.
In the wake of Pete Alonso's agreement to a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles—confirmed Wednesday amid the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando—Mets owner Steve Cohen addressed growing fan frustration. "I understand why fans are frustrated after losing Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz," Cohen said.
The 30-year-old first baseman, who rebounded in 2025 with a .272/.347/.524 line after 2024 struggles, leaves the Mets without a long-term offer. New York is now eyeing Paul Goldschmidt as a replacement, potentially platooning the 38-year-old— who hit .274/.328/.403 last year and .336 vs. lefties—with Jeff McNeil.
For Baltimore, Alonso upgrades first base over Ryan Mountcastle, who fell below league average in 2025. The Orioles pivoted to Alonso after Kyle Schwarber's five-year, $150 million Phillies extension and outreach to Kyle Tucker, bolstering their AL East lineup with proven power.
