As spring training approaches, free agent first baseman Pete Alonso remains unsigned, raising questions about the New York Mets' valuation of him. Alonso, who has hit 226 career home runs since 2019—second only to Aaron Judge—had expressed a desire to stay with the Mets. However, contract negotiations have stalled, with reports suggesting he turned down a three-year offer around $70 million.

Vinnie Pasquantino of the Kansas City Royals commented that Alonso's lack of market success may stem from the Mets perceiving first basemen as less valuable due to their typically lower WAR totals. Pasquantino pointed out that first basemen handle the ball frequently but are often not valued highly in comparisons with players in other positions.

Alonso's performance last season yielded a career-low fWAR of 2.1, further complicating his market appeal. As the Mets appear to undervalue Alonso's contributions, the future of the slugger in New York remains uncertain.