Pete Alonso, the first baseman known for his signature power and zest for hitting home runs, has agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract to return to the New York Mets, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Wednesday. The deal, which will pay Alonso $30 million in 2025, includes a player option for $24 million in the second year.
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A four-time All-Star, Alonso, who will play his age-30 season in 2025, ranked as the best available player at his position. He entered this offseason as the No. 8 player on The Athletic’s Free Agent Big Board and was projected by The Athletic’s Tim Britton to receive a five-year, $130 million
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