When the New York Mets acquired Juan Soto in the offseason, fans were eager to see Pete Alonso remain with the team. Now, one of his teammates has shared behind-the-scenes details about his re-signing.

Hearing Pete Alonso talk about his new contract deal with the New York Mets proves he never had the leverage he thought he should have.

Pete Alonso shared how he and the Mets were able to agree on a new deal to keep the star slugging first baseman in Queens in 2025.

There was much uncertainty if Pete Alonso would re-sign with the New York Mets. It also caught outfielder Brandon Nimmo’s attention as well. Throughout the offseason, Nimmo was making his input known to the front office,