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New York Mets fans are having a rough couple of days and are melting down online.
On Tuesday, three-time All-Star reliever Edwin Díaz reportedly signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers after spending seven seasons with the Mets. On Wednesday, star first baseman Pete Alonso reportedly signed a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
The reported contracts of both Díaz and Alonso set the record for the highest average annual value for a reliever and first baseman in league history.
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Pete Alonso of the New York Mets, left, stands next to Francisco Lindor after hitting out with the bases loaded during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Florida, on September 28, 2025. (Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
Mets fans have not taken the news well. Mets broadcaster Ron Darling called Diaz’s departure “kind of shocking” and said he was “amazed” that Alonso signed with the Orioles during an appearance on MLB Network.
Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and NFL Network reporter Ian Rapaport were among the fans who expressed their displeasure with Alonso’s departure from Queens.
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New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a two-run home run to become the Mets franchise’s all-time home run leader in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. (Wendell Cruz/Image Images)
Alonso debuted with the Mets in 2019 and burst onto the scene, winning the National League Rookie of the Year award and leading the major leagues with 53 home runs. In his seven seasons with the Mets, he was named to the All-Star team five times and won the home run derby twice.
Last season was one of the best of Alonso’s career, as he had a .272 batting average with 38 home runs and 126 RBIs while leading the National League with 41 doubles.
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New York Mets reliever Edwin Diaz celebrates after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field. (Brad Penner/Image Images)
For his career, Alonso has a .253 batting average with 264 home runs and 712 RBIs. He is the Mets franchise leader in home runs, having passed Darryl Strawberry last season.
Díaz, in six seasons in Queens (he missed the 2023 season due to injury), the three-time All-Star had a 2.93 ERA, 144 saves in 328.1 IP and 839 strikeouts. Last season he was sensational, recording 28 saves with a 1.63 ERA in 66.1 innings.
