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Alonso, Bellinger Navigate Free Agency Amid Market Uncertainty

12/6/2025

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Pete Alonso of the New York Mets and Cody Bellinger of the Chicago Cubs are free agents without qualifying offers.
Alonso signed a two-year contract with the Mets last offseason after failing to find a better market.
Bellinger opted to stay with the Cubs due to limited trade interest.
The Mets and Yankees are assessing the market to retain key players without overcommitting financially.

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Story summary

Pete Alonso of the New York Mets and Cody Bellinger of the Chicago Cubs are free agents without qualifying offers.
Alonso signed a two-year contract with the Mets last offseason after failing to find a better market.
Bellinger opted to stay with the Cubs due to limited trade interest.
The Mets and Yankees are assessing the market to retain key players without overcommitting financially.