Pete Alonso, a former star player for the New York Mets, has transitioned to the Baltimore Orioles after signing a lucrative five-year, $155 million contract in December. During a recent visit to New York, Alonso stated that he did not have a final discussion with Mets owner Steve Cohen or president of baseball operations David Stearns before his departure. Instead, he communicated with former teammates and manager Carlos Mendoza. Alonso's exit from the Mets came after a season where he set the franchise record for home runs, finishing with 264 homers during his tenure. The Mets opted not to engage with Alonso aggressively, instead signing Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million deal as his replacement. Polanco has had a rough start, batting only .179 with one home run. Despite his own struggles with the Orioles, where he has a .198 batting average, Alonso remains optimistic about his performance and the potential turnaround for the Mets, recalling their surprising success in 2024.