Any hope that New York Mets fans had about All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso and closer Edwin Díaz reversing course and returning to Queens officially ended on Friday, Dec. 12, when they officially signed their respective contracts with the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Pete Alonso sent a farewell message to New York Mets fans after the power-hitting first baseman signed a five-year, $155 million contract in free agency with the Baltimore Orioles.

The New York Mets and Pete Alonso officially parted ways on Thursday, and the first baseman penned an emotional goodbye.

Before agreeing to sign with the Baltimore Orioles this week, Pete Alonso enlisted some advice from his former skipper, who spent his fair share of time in the

Brandon Nimmo went first. Then it was Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso on back-to-back days at baseball’s winter meetings.

Mets legends Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling were stunned by Pete Alonso’s departure, calling the move a profound shift for the franchise.