A couple of months later, the club brought back long-time first baseman Pete Alonso on a two-year, $54 million prove-it deal. So far, the Alonso signing is the one paying off for the Mets, as the slugger has been one of the best players in baseball to start the year.

Last season, Alonso struck out in nearly a quarter of his plate appearances, tying for the 14th-most in the league. He’s reduced that number to less than 15% so far this season.

The MLB made a massive announcement regarding New York Mets star Pet Alonso before Friday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals.