In the high-stakes world of MLB free agency, hundreds of millions of dollars hang in the balance. However, no figure looms larger—or strikes more anxiety in front offices—than Scott Boras. Well, Boras has built a reputation not just as an agent, but as a deal-making architect. One who reshapes markets with every contract he negotiates. Juan Soto got him, Alex Bregman got him, and Blake Snell got him. Now, it’s time for Pete Alonso!

Over the decades, Boras has mastered the art of timing, leverage, and language. He is crafting agreements so inventive and player-favorable that they’ve earned their nickname in league circles: “Boras specials.” However, Pete Alonso appears to be pursuing a contract structure similar to the one Boras secured for Blake Snell with the Dodgers.

“I’ll tell you one thing that Pete Alonso has taken advantage of. He’s trying to go full Snell, he’s trying to be a Boras client who got overpromised underdealed, signs a short-term deal with an opt out, has a good year, waits a year, and then gets paid a fortune.” MLB insider David Samson is certain that Alonso’s current contract provides him with the flexibility to assess his market value after the 2025 season.

If he continues to perform at a high level, he may opt out and seek a more lucrative, long-term deal, potentially following the precedent set by Snell’s contract strategy. This approach involves short-term deals with high AAV and player-friendly opt-out clauses. Hence, the players have the flexibility and the opportunity to capitalize on future market conditions.

In February 2025, Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million contract with the Mets, including a $30 million salary for 2025 and a $24 million player option for 2026. This structure mirrors Snell’s contract (5-year, $181 million with opt-outs), offering Alonso the chance to re-enter free agency if his market value increases.

Well, Alonso isn’t just following Scott Boras’s contract playbook. He’s also in the ideal on-field situation to make it pay off. Now batting behind Juan Soto in the Mets lineup, Alonso is reaping the benefits of pitchers choosing to pitch around Soto. Being one of the most disciplined and dangerous hitters in baseball, Soto draws walk after walk. Hence, helping Alonso to find himself in prime RBI opportunities (8 HRs & 30 RBIs) with runners on and pitchers forced to attack him. It’s a perfect storm for padding stats, boosting his slugging numbers, and enhancing his value ahead of a potential opt-out.

Alonso is the new catalyst for the NL East-leading Mets

Through 33 games this season, Alonso is not just thriving—he’s torching opposing pitchers at a career-best pace. Slotted behind Soto in the Mets’ revamped lineup, Alonso is seizing every opportunity that comes his way. He’s responded with a blistering start: a .345 BA, 24 walks, and an eye-popping 1.137 OPS—all while helping the Mets surge to the top of the NL East.

For a player who entered 2025 with a career batting average of .249, this transformation isn’t just about timing—it’s about stakes. Alonso is playing for leverage and performance. Why? For the kind of short-term, high-AAV, opt-out-heavy deal that Scott Boras just engineered for Blake Snell. With free agency looming and the numbers surging, Alonso isn’t just swinging the bat. Then? He’s building his case for a $200 million payday, one fastball at a time.

“I know what I need to do to be successful,” Alonso remarked.

Alonso’s eighth home run of the season came with a 417-foot blast to center in the fifth inning yesterday. It broke open a tie game and propelled the Mets to a 9-3 win over the Cardinals on Friday. The two-run shot marked the turning point and underscored exactly why Alonso was named NL Player of the Month. In yesterday’s game, Alonso tallied his 30th RBI—second-most in the NL. It further cemented his scorching start to the 2025 campaign.

Nevertheless, an opt-out from Pete Alonso is highly likely post-2025 if his figures go like this. In that case, another stormy sweepstake is coming soon in the coming off-season. Do you think Alonso could go as planned?