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New York Mets fans are having a rough few days and are having a meltdown online.
On Tuesday, three-time All-Star reliever Edwin Diaz 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 with the Baltimore Orioles to a five-year, $155 million contract.
The contracts reported by Diaz and Alonso set the record for the highest annual average value for a reliever and first baseman in league history.
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Pete Alonso of the New York Mets, left, stands with Francisco Lindor after flying out with the bases loaded during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Florida, September 28, 2025. (Lynne Sladky/AP Photo)
Mets fans didn’t take the news well. Mets broadcaster Ron Darling called Diaz’s departure “pretty shocking” and said he was “flabbergasted” that Alonso signed with the Orioles during an appearance on MLB Network.
Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and NFL Network reporter Ian Rapaport were all among the fans expressing 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 scoring leader in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field. (Wendell Cruz/Imagn Images)
Alonso debuted with the Mets in 2019 and burst onto the scene, winning National League Rookie of the Year and leading the major leagues with 53 home runs. During 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 relief pitcher Edwin Diaz celebrates after beating the Milwaukee Brewers at Citi Field. (Brad Penner/Imagn Images)
During his career, Alonso has a batting average of .253 with 264 home runs and 712 RBIs. He is the Mets’ franchise leader in home runs, passing Darryl Strawberry last season.
Diaz, 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.
