ORLANDO, FL— Super-agent Scott Boras certainly set the tone at the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings this week. Boras, representing a roster of MLB star free agents including Pete Alonso and Cody Bellinger, provided crucial updates. His comments indicate a major surge in MLB offseason rumors and aggressive roster improvements by multiple clubs.
Pete Alonso: The Polar Bear Seeks a Long-Term Deal
Pete Alonso’s contract news dominated conversations after he opted out of his Mets deal. The star Mets first baseman is aggressively seeking a long-term deal this winter. Consequently, this Alonso meeting with the Red Sox/Orioles schedule has sparked immediate interest from rival clubs.
Alonso, nicknamed “The Polar Bear,” traveled from his Tampa home to Orlando for face-to-face meetings. The Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles have scheduled sit-downs with the slugger. Meanwhile, the New York Mets and General Manager David Stearns remain in the sweepstakes, despite some hesitation over a lengthy contract.
Boras emphasizes Alonso’s widespread appeal. Every interested team views him as their everyday first baseman, which directly counters any concerns about Alonso’s defensive value. His durability is a key asset, having played 162 games in each of the last two seasons. The market for this top power hitter has intensified following Kyle Schwarber’s re-signing elsewhere.
Pirates Plan Aggressive Roster Upgrades Amid Financial Scrutiny
The Pittsburgh Pirates are under pressure to significantly improve the team. This urgency is magnified by ace Paul Skenes winning the NL Cy Young award in 2025. Therefore, the team needs to build around one of the league’s best pitchers. The Pirates must avoid the problematic look of wasting Skenes’ prime years.
https://t.co/GL9UuSEG7z NY Post Exclusive from @NYPost_Mets: Pete Alonso expected to drive to the Winter Meetings to meet with teams. Red Sox and Orioles are among teams on his schedule
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 8, 2025Latest News Articles
Despite historically low Pittsburgh payroll concerns, Boras confirms the Pirates’ free agency plans are active. “The Pirates have reached out to us on several players,” Boras stated, showing their intent to add talent. The team previously made a substantial, likely nine-figure offer for DH Kyle Schwarber. This aggressive pursuit, even if unsuccessful, suggests the Pirates are actively addressing their decade-long missing postseason drought. Boras said it’s a positive change to see a small-market club active in the rumor mill and negotiations.
“The Pirates have reached out to us. They've made it very aware that they're going to be active in the free agent market, and they intend to add free agent talent to their roster.”
— Just Baseball (@JustBB_Media) December 9, 2025
– Scott Boras at the Winter Meetings pic.twitter.com/S2r7HVNBdP
Cody Bellinger: The Versatile Outfielder’s Vibrant Market
Cody Bellinger’s free agent market is proving just as lively. Following a successful season with the Yankees, the versatile outfielder is fetching high prices. His elite defensive metrics and powerful offense drive his value.
Bellinger’s strong performance against left-handed pitchers, logging a $1.016$ OPS, significantly boosted his worth. He proved his value as a versatile outfield defender with high marks in Outs Above Average. Boras’s colorful quote about the market hinted at immense interest. The cryptic remark suggested top contenders like the New York Yankees, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, and Los Angeles Angels are vying for the outfielder. Teams in the postseason hunt understand the Giant step a player of Bellinger’s caliber represents. This strong market shows organizations prioritizing top-tier talent for their center field needs.
Boras on free agents confirms that long-term deals and payroll strategy are escalating across the entire league. Expect more major signings and trades in the days following the MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando.
