Outlook: After a negotiation that was more difficult than that of Juan Soto – per Steve Cohen – Alonso is back where he belongs at first base for the Mets. One reason it was so difficult for the two sides to strike a deal is because Alonso’s profile has more holes than it did a few years ago.

Mets slugger Pete Alonso is set to have a huge season hitting behind Juan Soto. Our expert gives his best Pete Alonso player prop bets to make now.

Pete Alonso talks about returning to the Mets, having Juan Soto in the lineup and his expectations for the 2025 season

Facing a Mets lineup that included Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso, Astros pitching prospect Ryan Gusto had a scoreless outing.

The Mets made it to last year’s National League Championship Series and proceeded to add one of the game’s true superstars in Juan Soto and re-sign 2024 stalwarts Pete Alonso and Sean Manaea, among a slew of offseason moves.

Anthony DiComo joins Hot Stove to talk about the Mets' offseason journey, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso signing, and more

Anthony DiComo joins Hot Stove to talk about the Mets offseason journey, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso signing, plus more

He hit second in the order Saturday, between Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso, and drilled a 426-foot homer on a 2-1 pitch from left-hander Colton Gordon. The following inning, Soto drove in another run with a groundball.

T he New York Mets have one of the best lineups in baseball after adding Juan Soto to the mix. Pete Alonso’s return solidified the top of the order as a legitimate threat. With

Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto and Pete Alonso will all make their spring training debuts on Saturday for the Mets against the Astros at Clover Park.