In a moment that sent shockwaves through the baseball world, New York Mets superstar Pete Alonso made a surprise announcement today that left fans in disbelief — and head coach Carlos Mendoza reportedly speechless.
Standing before a packed press conference at Citi Field, Alonso announced that he will not re-sign with the Mets after the 2025 season, signaling a possible end to his iconic tenure with the team that drafted him in 2016.
“This isn’t a goodbye — not yet,” Alonso said, visibly emotional. “But I want to be transparent. I’ve made the decision to test free agency after this season. This wasn’t easy, but it’s something I feel I need to do for myself and my future.”
Coach Mendoza, who was seated beside Alonso, appeared caught off guard. “I didn’t see that coming,” he admitted. “Pete is the heart and soul of this team. We’ll support him no matter what, but this is big.”
Alonso, 30, is a three-time All-Star and the Mets’ all-time home run leader. His announcement immediately ignited speculation about his next move — and whether the Mets will consider trading him before the deadline.
Fans took to social media in droves, with “#IsItDone” trending nationwide within minutes.
Alonso ended the press conference with a message of gratitude: “This city, this team — it means everything to me. But sometimes, big decisions need to be made. I’m going to give it everything I’ve got for the rest of this season.”
Whether this is the beginning of the end or just a new chapter remains to be seen. But one thing is clear: Mets nation just got a major shake-up.
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