The New York Mets are looking like serious contenders in the National League. However, they will face a big decision this offseason.

Alonso, 30, has already surpassed his Fangraphs WAR (2.3 to 2.2) from last year, and he’s close to matching his Baseball Reference WAR (2.6 to 2.2). Last season, he hit .240 with a 123 OPS+, 34 home runs and 88 RBI.

The New York Mets are having a strong start to the season, and it’s with the help of Pete Alonso and his strong play. There has been a narrative floating around the MLB that first basemen in their 30s start declining,

If not for New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge, Alonso would currently be the best hitter in baseball. Given his sizzling start, Yahoo Sports MLB analyst Jordan Shusterman predicts Alonso will win the Triple Crown this season, despite his career-high batting average being just .271.

The New York Mets signed Pete Alonso to a two-year, $54 million deal last offseason. However, his deal includes a player option for 2026.

In a recent interview with USA Today's Bob Nightengale, Alonso discussed his motivations for staying with the Mets and why he's excited about the future. “Honestly, why I would be angry? For me, this organization has believed in me since I was a 21-year-old kid.

Former Cy Young Award winners Blake Snell [Dodgers] and Corbin Burnes [Diamondbacks] have been slowed by injuries this spring, while Jurickson Profar [Braves] is out for half the season after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

Pete Alonso fields a grounder then tosses to Edwin Díaz for the final out of the game as the Mets defeat the Cubs, 6-2