With the Mets battling inconsistency, first baseman Pete Alonso's bat has been the steady force driving their offense.

The Mets’ front office was very hesitant to give homegrown star Pete Alonso a long-term deal in the offseason. They feared that at 30, his best days were behind him. It is why they risked him talking to rival clubs in free agency. However, calling his bluff worked, and they were able to re-sign him on a team-friendly two-year deal.