Reds HOFer makes bold prediction on Pete Alonso's 2025 season

Apart from two-time World Series champion Alex Bregman, star slugger Pete Alonso remains one of the few high-profile players yet to find a team for the 2025 season. With Anthony Santander and Jurickson Profar locking deals with the Toronto Blue Jays and Atlanta Braves, respectively, questions arise about where players like Bregman and Alonso will end up.

On the most recent episode of the titular "The Mayor's Office with Sean Casey Podcast," the Cincinnati Reds great made a bold assertion about how Pete Alonso would perform in the 2025 season.

"I think Pete Alonso is ready to prove something in 2025," Casey said. "He's motivated that he should have gotten more on his contract. It would be a great signing for the Blue Jays if they can pull it off," he added (Timestamp: 0:33).

"After this free agency, you've now put a chip on Alonso's shoulder. And guys like him who have to prove themselves their whole life, don't give them a chip."

supported his statement by highlighting that, unlike other baseball stars, Alonso took the road less traveled. He had to play in ACC camps to get noticed by any team from the conference, which proved unproductive. He then played for the University of Florida during his collegiate days and wasn't drafted until the second round of the 2016 MLB Draft.

Pete Alonso reportedly close to signing with Toronto Blue Jays

After previous reports of star slugger Pete Alonso rejecting a three-year, $68-$70 million deal with the New York Mets emeged, a new development has surfaced regarding his status. According to insider Andy Martino, the Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly on the "10-yard line" in negotiations with Alonso.

Heading into the 2025 season, the Blue Jays seem to be going all in before star Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s contract expires at the end of the year. They have recently added Andres Gimenez and Anthony Santander to their ranks.

With the prospect of having Alonso to round up the infield along with Guerrero, Gimenez and Bo Bichette, the Jays are shaping up to be one of the top contenders in the stacked AL East.