Pete Alonso has signed a $54 million contract with the New York Mets for two seasons, including an opt-out clause. His return relieves pressure on younger players and aims to help the Mets secure the 2025 World Series.

Pete Alonso’s free-agent saga is over, and he ended up right where he started. The first baseman agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract with the Mets, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported.

Pete Alonso’s return has solidified the New York Mets' lineup, but according to one ex-MLB player, the first baseman hasn’t necessarily turned them into a World Series contender. Former catcher Erik Kratz,