Pete Alonso, the top free-agent first baseman available this offseason, is going back to the Mets, the team announced Wednesday. It's a two-year deal for Alonso that is worth $54 million guaranteed. He will earn $30 million in the first year and the agreement includes an opt-out after that first season.

The New York Mets re-signed All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso on Wednesday to a two-year contract with a player option for 2026.

Alonso had to accept a two-year contract that included a player opt-out after this season to return to the Mets ahead of the first day of spring training.

By signing a short-term deal with the New York Mets, Pete Alonso is likely to face problems in free agency next offseason, according to analyst Chris Rose.

Even when it looked as though the Mets were ready to move on from the Polar Bear, a reunion never felt far off.

First baseman Pete Alonso and the New York Mets finalized his $54 million, two-year contract Wednesday as spring training opened for the team in Florida.

The New York Mets could have their sights set further down the line after re-signing Pete Alonso, says one insider.

The Blue Jays made comparable offers to Pete Alonso, but Alonso chose the Mets for comfort and familiarity. Also, on-base machine Juan Soto’s presence didn’t hurt. Alonso has an .871 OPS with men on base vs.

Baseball insider Keith Law examines where re-signing Pete Alonso puts the Mets among the top teams in the National League.