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According to insights from executives around the league, Alonso is viewed as a "complicated player." His recent performance decline raises concerns about his ability to maintain his status as an elite power hitter. The right-handed first baseman is perceived as a player who has likely peaked, and teams are hesitant to invest heavily in a player who lacks defensive versatility. Alonso'S deficiencies in his fielding game are particularly troubling; he ranked in the bottom third percentile in outs above average and in arm strength—two statistics that make it hard for teams to overlook his shortcomings.