In one of the biggest moves of the MLB offseason, five-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Alonso had spent his entire seven-year career with the New York Mets before signing his new deal.

A power hitter of Pete Alonso’s caliber had many suitors when free agency commenced at the end of the 2025 season. But right from the start, the five-time All-Star felt a connection building with the Baltimore Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles president of baseball operations drops bold statement after the club signed Pete Alonso to a 5-year deal.

The Orioles had a 9.24% chance of hitting the jackpot Tuesday, but they instead landed right where they deserved to be.

The Orioles wanted to be aggressive this offseason. President of baseball operations Mike Elias was expressing a willingness to spend more money than at any point in his seven-year tenure. And it felt like a big move was brewing all week at the Winter Meetings.

The Baltimore Orioles introduced Pete Alonso at Camden Yards after reaching a $155 million, five-year deal with the slugging first baseman earlier in the week.

Baltimore Orioles are making major moves, reportedly signing Pete Alonso for five years and $155 million, and are aggressively pursuing Kyle Tucker. These potential acquisitions would significantly boost their World Series odds,

The back to back champion Dodgers had a solid winter, but the Baltimore Orioles won the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings outright.