The Mets saw the light and resigned Pete "Big Stack" Alonso to a two-year contract for $54 million with two opt-out clauses over the next two seasons. New York desperately needed his bat behind Juan Soto in their lineup.

Pete Alonso and the New York Mets finalized their $54 million, two-year contract on Wednesday as spring training opened in Florida with the team's first formal workout for pitchers and catchers. New York also re-signed injured reliever Drew Smith to a one-year deal with a club option for 2026.

After being at Polar opposites for most of this offseason to create a Bear market for Pete Alonso, the Mets and their star reunited by reaching agreement Wednesday on a two-year, $54 million contract that will enable the slugger to opt out after the 2025 season if he wants.