After last winter’s drama that ultimately saw him return to the Mets on a two-year, $54 million deal, Pete Alonso is humming all cylinders in 2025 — and the odometer that is tracking his next payday continues to rise with each passing mile.

With the possibility of free agency looming once again, Pete Alonso was asked during this week’s All-Star Game media day about his desire to remain with the Mets.

But perhaps its best decision was to bring back franchise slugger Pete Alonso on a relatively cheap deal. After prolonged negotiations, the Mets landed him on a two-year, $54 million contract with a player option after this season and he has rewarded that decision with another All-Star season.