Mets eliminated from playoff contention as Alonso returns to Citi Field
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Sep 16, 2026
The New York Mets have been eliminated from playoff contention following their recent games. Despite this, attention remains on Pete Alonso, who made his return to Citi Field on September 14. Alonso, now with the Orioles, holds the franchise record with 254 home runs and is poised to reach his 300th career home run during the Mets' hosting of the Orioles on September 15 and 16. Additionally, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor is also on the brink of the milestone with 299 home runs of his own.
- •Mets eliminated from playoff contention this season.
- •Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field after his time with the Orioles.
- •Alonso has 299 career home runs, aiming for his 300th.
- •Francisco Lindor also seeks his 300th home run.
- •Mets host the Orioles for a two-game series.
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Mets eliminated from playoffs, Alonso returns to Citi Field
- 1:06 PMSNY.tv — As Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field, Mets' biggest what-if stares them in the face - SNY
"FLUSHING, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The New York Mets have been eliminated from playoff contention, but fans are still watching intently as two fan favorites are on the brink of major milestones. One of them in his return to Queens. Pete Alonso, former Binghamton Rumble Pony turned Met and current Orioles first baseman made his return […]
"Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field on Monday night as a member of the Orioles, when he'll suit up in Queens as an ex-Met for the first time.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 12:08 AMMets eliminated from playoffs, Alonso returns to Citi Field
FLUSHING, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – The New York Mets have been eliminated from playoff contention, but fans are still watching intently as two fan favorites are on the brink of major milestones. One of them in his return to Queens. Pete Alonso, former Binghamton Rumble Pony turned Met and current Orioles first baseman made his return […]
- SNY.tvSep 14, 2026, 1:06 PMAs Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field, Mets' biggest what-if stares them in the face - SNY
Pete Alonso returns to Citi Field on Monday night as a member of the Orioles, when he'll suit up in Queens as an ex-Met for the first time.
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