“You Kicked Him Out”: Mets Owner Under Fire by MLB Analyst Over Pete Alonso’s Reception by Fans on Homecoming
First, the Mets let Pete Alonso walk. Then, on his first trip back to Citi Field, Steve Cohen welcomed him like nothing happened.
On September 14, 2026, Mets owner Steve Cohen faced criticism from MLB analyst Evan Roberts for welcoming back former star Pete Alonso to Citi Field. Roberts argued that the Mets never offered Alonso a contract, allowing him to sign a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles. The analyst called out Cohen for claiming that Citi Field would always be Alonso's home, stating that the statement was false.
Fans responded by showing Alonso standing ovations and chants of "Fire Stearns," while the team played a tribute video before his game. Despite Cohen's warm welcome, Roberts emphasized that the fans were angry and upset that Alonso was not welcomed back to the team.
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