Mets broadcaster Ron Darling praised Pete Alonso for his consistent power hitting and leadership qualities following Alonso's $54 million contract. Darling believes Alonso will continue to be a crucial part of the Mets' offense with his incredible statistics and presence in the clubhouse.

Even after the Mets’ reunion with Pete Alonso, they could still be back to square one — and still in the market for a first baseman — next offseason.

On an emergency episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are excited to close the book on the free agency of Pete Alonso, with the final chapter bringing the slugger back to Queens.