Pete Alonso's arrival adds credibility to a franchise that pulled off an impressive rebuild, only to hit a snag after being somewhat passive in the free agent market.

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The Baltimore Orioles made their first big move of the MLB offseason on Thursday, signing first baseman Pete Alonso to a five‑year, $155 million contract. He will immediately slot into the heart of the lineup, bringing power to an Orioles offense that has quickly developed depth and a young core poised to take another step forward in 2026.

The Winter Meetings have come and gone, and not much has changed for the Nationals since they traded Jose A. Ferrer to the Mariners last weekend before heading to Orlando.We did, however, see some changes across baseball’s greater landscape,

The Orioles announced that they have agreed to terms with first baseman PETE ALONSO on a five-year major league contract for the 2026-30 seasons.

Pete Alonso has signed with the Baltimore Orioles, marking the biggest addition of the offseason so far, and his new jerseys are now available for purchase.

Pete Alonso arrives in Baltimore, bringing a palpable buzz to Orioles | The Baltimore Banner As this piece notes, the contract was a signal to everyone—the city of Baltimore, players around the league, and agents of those players—that the Orioles are stepping up. That’s a big deal.

A power hitter of Pete Alonso’s caliber had many suitors when free agency commenced at the end of the 2025 season. But right from the start, the five-time All-Star felt a connection building with the Baltimore Orioles.