The Baltimore Orioles are coming off an incredibly disappointing season, finishing 75-87 after going 91-71 in 2024.
Needing a big bat in the middle of their order, the Orioles made a statement Wednesday by agreeing to a deal with first baseman Pete Alonso, a former New York Met, to be their big bopper. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the deal is five years for $155M.
After essentially betting on himself by signing a two-year deal with an opt-out after year one with the Mets last offseason, Alonso hit .272 with an OPS of .871 and smashed 38 home runs. He led the National League in doubles with 41.
