Orioles Make Pete Alonso Move Before Twins Game

The Baltimore Orioles are properly positioned to make a run within the American League East this yr, thanks largely to an aggressive and impactful offseason. Their largest splash got here with the signing of first basemanPete Alonso to a five-year, $155 million deal, bringing a confirmed middle-of-the-order pressure to a lineup already constructed round younger expertise.

Across seven seasons with the New York MetsAlonso earned Rookie of the Year honors, 5 All-Star picks and a Silver Slugger Award.

The 31-year-old is coming off certainly one of his finest seasons, hitting .272 with a .347 on-base share and .871 OPS with 38 dwelling runs and 126 RBIs throughout all 162 video games. The Orioles are relying on that degree of manufacturing as they push to return to the MLB playoffs.