Report: Cincinnati Reds Interested in Signing Four-Time All-Star Pete Alonso

This would be a huge addition.

James Rapien | Jan 30, 2025

Oct 20, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a single in the third inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers during game six of the NLCS for the 2024 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images / Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

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CINCINNATI — Pete Alonso to the Reds?

It may sound crazy, but Jon Heyman of the New York Post is reporting that the Reds have checked in on Alonso and could make a push to sign the four-time All-Star.

"Could the Reds pursue Pete Alonso? It’s probably a long shot, but with Alonso’s market not developing as expected, word is Cincy may consider it," Heyman wrote. "It’s unusual for a star free agent to go from baseball’s biggest market to its smallest (tied with Milwaukee). But Cincinnati, with its smallish ballpark, might be a nice spot for Alonso to re-establish value on a deal with early opt-outs."

Alonso, 30, posted a .240/.329/.459 slash line last season with 34 home runs and 88 RBI. He is durable, playing in all 162 regular season games for the Mets last season.

It may be a long shot like Heyman wrote, but it would be a splash that could help get the Reds' offense over the hump. Adding a power hitter like Alonso—even on a short-team deal—could transform their lineup.

The Angels and Giants have also checked in on Alonso. Check out Heyman's entire article here.

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Published Jan 30, 2025|Modified Jan 30, 2025

JAMES RAPIEN

James Rapien is the publisher of Bengals, Reds and Bearcats On SI. He graduated from the University of Cincinnati and has spent a decade covering Cincinnati sports. He's the author of Enter The Jungle, a book about the history of the Cincinnati Bengals. Prior to joining SI, Rapien was a host and producer at 700 WLW and ESPN 1530 in Cincinnati.