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Pete Alonso<\/strong>\u00a0is reportedly leaving the\u00a0New York Mets<\/strong>\u00a0to join the\u00a0Baltimore Orioles<\/strong>, finalizing a\u00a0five-year, $155 million<\/strong>\u00a0contract, according to\u00a0ESPN\u2019s Jeff Passan<\/em>. The blockbuster move immediately reshapes the balance of power in the American League East.<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n
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Best of YT Stalker + bombing<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"NY<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The slugging first baseman, known for his consistent power and leadership, now becomes a centerpiece in Baltimore\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n

\u00a0His arrival adds another layer of depth to an\u00a0Orioles\u00a0team<\/strong>\u00a0already brimming with young talent and postseason ambitions.<\/p>\n

\"Pete<\/p>\n

For the\u00a0Mets, Alonso\u2019s departure marks the end of an era<\/strong>. The franchise loses one of its most recognizable stars, while Baltimore gains a proven run producer who can anchor the middle of the order for years to come.<\/p>\n

Orioles projected 2026 lineup<\/h2>\n

\"Orioles<\/p>\n

With Pete Alonso at first base, Baltimore\u2019s offense takes on a new look for 2026.<\/p>\n

His presence at first base forces some adjustments in the depth chart<\/strong>, but the projected lineup still balances star power and young talent, making the Orioles one of the toughest teams in the AL East.<\/p>\n

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\"Pete<\/p>\n

Pete Alonso closes his chapter with the Mets and begins a new era with the Baltimore Orioles. John Fisher\/Getty Images<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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