Pete Alonso’s latest comments are giving Mets fans plenty to stew over.
What started as a warm reunion at Citi Field last week has now turned into something a lot messier. New York fans showed Alonso a huge amount of love when he came back to Queens, and the response was loud enough to spark its own debate. But instead of leaving that moment as a Mets-centric one, Alonso has shifted his attention toward Baltimore and the Orioles - and he hasn’t been subtle about it.
He even led teammates back onto the field to salute the crowd after Orioles games, then delivered a quote that only poured more fuel on the fire.
Pete Alonso on his connection with Baltimore and the fans, via @afkostka:
"I believe in the Baseball Gods, and I honestly believe I'm here for a reason. I was always meant to be a Baltimore Oriole."
Alonso led teammates back onto the field to salute the fans following Orioles…
That line landed hard, especially after the way Mets fans embraced him at Citi Field. The timing makes it all feel a little awkward, too. New York had him in town before the Orioles’ final homestand, and his comments have taken on a tone that makes some Mets supporters feel like they’re being pushed aside.
The quotes didn’t stop there. As the series against the Mets unfolded, Alonso kept leaning into the idea that New York itself - not just Baltimore - was part of his story, even if the wording raised eyebrows.
Alonso on the series: “I am beyond thankful for all the support and it was really fun to play. I feel like New York will always be a place where it feels like homecoming - it doesn’t matter whether it’s here or at Yankee Stadium. The whole city of New York is meaningful to us.”
- Mike Puma (@NYPost_Mets) September 17, 2026
That kind of line can sound harmless in the moment, but in practice it’s the sort of thing that leaves fans wondering whether he’s already moved on. And in this case, the more Alonso says, the more the situation seems to tilt away from the Mets crowd that once made so much noise for him.
There’s also the Baltimore side of this, which is less about emotion and more about performance. Alonso was productive in year one, but the Orioles still didn’t get the kind of team result that makes everyone forget the rest. Attendance was up by 26K, but that barely moved the needle.
Still, the overall vibe is unmistakable: Alonso is sounding more and more like a player fully settled into his new place, and less like someone looking back over his shoulder. For Mets fans, especially after that Citi Field reception, it’s a tough listen. And for some, it already feels like the relationship has taken a sharp turn.
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