💣 MLB BOMBSHELL: Elon Musk Threatens to Ban Mets Players from Buying Teslas If Team Refuses Tesla Sponsorship Deal

“If the Mets won’t support Tesla, then Tesla won’t support the Mets. It’s that simple.”
— Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and X

NEW YORK CITY — In a bizarre and bold twist that only Elon Musk could deliver, the billionaire entrepreneur has publicly threatened to ban all New York Mets players from purchasing Tesla vehicles if the organization doesn’t accept his recent Tesla partnership offer.

The ultimatum was issued via Musk’s X (formerly Twitter) account, just hours after reports surfaced that the Mets’ front office had “politely declined” Tesla’s aggressive pitch to become the team’s exclusive EV partner at Citi Field.

⚾ “NO TESLA FOR YOU”

In a now-viral post, Musk wrote:

“If the Mets don’t think Tesla is worthy of their ballpark, maybe their players shouldn’t drive one. Consider this a lifetime ban from the Tesla brand. #PlayStupidGames”

The post was followed by a poll asking:

“Should we let Mets players buy Teslas after this rejection? Yes = Weak. No = Based.”

Naturally, social media exploded.

😳 METS FRONT OFFICE REACTS

When pressed for comment, a Mets spokesperson offered a dry response:

“We appreciate all brands interested in partnering with the Mets, but decisions are based on long-term alignment with our values and fan experience.”

Behind closed doors, sources say team officials were “baffled and amused” by Musk’s response, with one executive joking:

“So now our players have to buy Rivians?”

 

🚘 WHO DRIVES TESLAS ON THE METS?

Several current and former Mets players are known Tesla owners, including:

• Francisco Lindor, who once called his Model S “the perfect city car”

• Pete Alonso, who reportedly owns a custom-wrapped Tesla Plaid

• A handful of rookies who split Uber rides… but were hoping for Teslas one day

If Musk follows through, it could spell the end of the Mets clubhouse’s EV dreams.

🧠 EXPERTS WEIGH IN

Brand analysts say this type of reaction is uniquely Musk.

“This isn’t about Teslas,” said PR expert Lauren Reddick. “It’s about dominance. Musk doesn’t like being told no — especially by a sports team.”

Others questioned the legality or enforceability of banning individuals from buying Teslas based on employment with a baseball team.

“Unless he puts facial recognition in Tesla showrooms, good luck policing that,” joked one sports attorney.

 

🗣️ FAN REACTION: LAUGHTER, CONFUSION, AND MEMES

Fans from both sides of the aisle are having a field day online:

• “Imagine banning someone from a car brand because they play second base.”

• “Elon is turning into the MLB’s most dramatic bench coach.”

• “This man beefing with a baseball team like it’s a tech startup.”

Even rival fans chimed in, with Braves fans joking:

“Mets can’t win a pennant OR a charging cable now.”

🏁 FINAL WORD: MARKETING OR MELTDOWN?

Is this a genius marketing stunt, or just another Musk moment gone off the rails?

Either way, the Mets are standing their ground, and Tesla may be minus a few athlete customers in 2025 — unless, of course, this all gets walked back with a meme and an emoji.

Stay tuned… or better yet, stay in your gas-powered car.