Unsurprisingly, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso is headed to the All-Star Game for the fifth time in seven years. Although Alonso is familiar with the All-Star process, this year’s trip to Atlanta will be slightly different. Alonso confirmed that he turned down an opportunity to participate in his sixth Home Run Derby.

Mets star slugger Pete Alonso speaks up about why he's not going to be participating in the 2025 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Mets Fans Will Love Pete Alonso’s Reason for Turning Down Home Run Derby Invite. The New York Mets have not been playing their best baseball as of late, but they're in the heat of the NL East race as the All-Star break quickly approaches.