Pete Alonso shared how he and the Mets were able to agree on a new deal to keep the star slugging first baseman in Queens in 2025.

The Mets temporarily solved their first base hold when they re-signed Pete Alonso in early February. Alonso’s two-year, $54 million deal includes an opt-out, which he’ll likely exercise. This has led some to speculate that the Mets were maneuvering to bring in someone like Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerror Jr.

There was much uncertainty if Pete Alonso would re-sign with the New York Mets. It also caught outfielder Brandon Nimmo’s attention as well. Throughout the offseason, Nimmo was making his input known to the front office,