After striking out in free agency, the Mets brought first baseman Pete Alonso back on a so-called "pillow contract," a two-year, $54 million deal that allows him to test free agency again this winter if he has a strong season.

New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso went into the last offseason with no clarity on his long-term future, but has emerged through the first six weeks of the season as the undisputed top hitter in the National League. Now, Alonso could be on to an even bigger title by the end of the year.

Pete Alonso has been off to a raging hot start offensively for the New York Mets this season. The power-hitting first baseman is also playing in another potential contract year, as the two-year, $54 million deal he signed this winter to stay with New York contains an opt-out after the 2025 season.