Pete Alonso offers thanks to New York in sincere Instagram post

Updated Dec. 11, 2025, 9:56 p.m. ET Pete Alonso bid adieu to New York and Mets fans in an Instagram post on Thursday night. After Alonso officially left the Mets after seven professional seasons and nine with the organization, the first baseman thanked the city of New York and several people within the franchise in a highlight reel set to his most recent walkup song “Layla” by Derek & The Dominos. The mashup featured his first career home run, historic National League Wild Card-clinching blast and his long ball against the Braves that set the new Mets franchise record, before flashing to a photo of him in an Orioles uniform. Here is what Alonso said in the post: New York, thank you. These last few years have shaped me in ways I’ll carry for the rest of my life. This city demands your best and I’m proud to look back knowing I gave everything I had into earning the privilege of wearing that jersey. I’ve been blessed with incredible teammates, coaches, trainers, staff, and countless people who helped shape me into the player and man I am today. I’m forever grateful for every person who challenged me, supported me and
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