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Looking forward, Alonso's new contract comes with an opt-out clause that could see him re-enter the free agency market in a year. Analysts note that a significant factor differentiating next year’s market from this year’s is the absence of qualifying offers, which often deters teams from pursuing certain players due to the obligation of forfeiting draft picks. This flexibility could lead to more opportunities for Alonso, as teams become unencumbered by the draft pick considerations that may have hampered their interest this offseason.