Alonso signing returns Mets infield to status quo

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New York Mets
NEWS: The Mets re-signed Pete Alonso to a two-year contract with an option to opt-out after the first year.
IMPACT: High 
BHQ SPIN: Alonso will reportedly be paid $30 million in year one. If he does not exercise his opt-out option, he will reportedly earn $24 million in year two. Alonso is coming off consecutive seasons in which his numbers have fallen off from his peak performance seasons. Yet, his 2024 season still featured 34 homers, a 140 PX, and a .789 OPS. He also played in all 162 games for the Mets. Since he arrived in the majors, Alonso is second in homers (behind Aaron Judge) and first in RBI. He may not reach the levels he reached early in his career, but a repeat of 2024 is a pretty good bet. We...

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