Phillies Showed Interest in Pete Alonso During Offseason

Before Pete Alonso re-signed with the New York Mets, the Philadelphia Phillies were among the teams that "checked in" on his free agent market, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Alonso ultimately chose to return to Queens on a two-year, $54 million deal with an opt-out clause after the 2025 season. This interest from the Phillies marks the first public indication of their pursuit of Alonso, revealing their willingness to make a significant move within the NL East.
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Bryce Harper hinted at the Phillies' interest earlier this week when discussing his potential return to right field. Harper mentioned that when Alonso was still available, he suggested to the team and his agent, Scott Boras, that he would be open to moving back to the outfield if it would benefit the team. "When Pete was on the block still, I kind of sat there and was like, 'Hey, why not?'" Harper said. "I love playing first base. It’s been great. But if it’s going to help us win, I’d go back out there [to the outfield]." This willingness to adapt highlights Harper's commitment to the team's success and the potential impact Alonso could have had on the Phillies' roster.