Former New York Mets star Pete Alonso made headlines this past offseason when he inked a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles—a move that surprised many who expected him to finish his career in Queens. But with the Orioles stumbling out of the gate at 19-23 and sitting in fourth place in the AL East, some fans are wondering: could "Polar Bear" be on the move again?

Not so fast, says the latest buzz from around the league. Despite the team's slow start and Alonso's own modest .214 average with eight home runs, insiders believe Baltimore has no intention of trading their big-money slugger. According to a recent report from Sports Illustrated, the Orioles are building around players like Alonso—not shipping them out.

Alonso's power stroke has been slow to heat up, but history tells us it's only a matter of time before he starts launching balls into the Camden Yards bleachers. Even on a down year, he's on pace for another 25-30 home run season. The real story here might be the tension that reportedly simmered between Alonso and Mets president David Stearns, which ultimately pushed the first baseman to seek a fresh start in Baltimore.

Let's be honest: trading a player you just signed to a $155 million contract less than a year in would be a head-scratcher. The Orioles are clearly thinking long-term. They want Alonso to anchor the lineup, mentor younger players, and help lead the charge back to contention in a brutally tough division. With the Yankees and Rays setting the pace, patience might be the smartest play in Baltimore's playbook.

So, Orioles fans—keep the jerseys on and the faith alive. Alonso isn't going anywhere. And when those home runs start flying, you'll be glad he's wearing orange and black.