Sources: Pete Alonso returns to Mets at 2-year-old, $ 54 million.

Slugger Pete Alonso and the New York Mets agree on a two-year contract of $ 54 million, told sources of ESPN on Wednesday and end a long-term free agency with a return commitment to the only team he has played.

The deal that is pending a physical includes an opt-out after the first season, sources say. Alonso earns $ 30 million this year.

30-year-old Alonso, whose 226 homemade since his debut in 2019 is number two in the Major League Baseball Behind Aaron Judge 232, heading back to Queens to join a lineup adding outfielder Juan Soto on a record-breaking 15-year-old, $ 765 million contract this winter.

While New York was considering turning away from Alonso after discussions about an agreement with him reached a curse, conversations resumed in the middle of a market that did not appreciate Alonso in a similar way as the long -term deal he applied for at the beginning of the Free Agency . Right-handed, scornful, right-handed first base in the 30s is seen by teams as risky-even those who have consistently produced as Alonso.

After hitting a rookie record 53 home runs in 2019, Alonso’s consistent race-producing helped bent mets through lean years and made him a fan favorite and franchise cornerstone. Alonso rejected a seven-year-old, $ 158 million contract extension from Mets in the summer of 2023 in the hope of turning wealth in the open market, even when it saddles of draft pick compensation after rejecting one year one year, $ 21.05 Million qualifying offers from Mets.

A long -term deal was never realized, leaving Alonso with limited choices. Although San Francisco Giants and Toronto Blue Jays were among the teams that expressed interest in Alonso, it was always the most likely opportunity, even when owner Steve Cohen publicly expressed frustration over the negotiations.

Alonso’s production fell over the past three seasons, with his ops dropping from .869 to .821 to .788 during this period. His Fangraph’s winner over replacement fell from 3.8 to 2.8 to 2.1, and his 34 home runs in 2024 were a career low for a whole season.

Alonso still remained able to special moments. With Mets postponed to send New York to a series against Philadelphia. Alonso homes twice against Phillies and once again in a six-game NLCS loss to any world champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Alonsos Bona Fides for the Season – EN .278/.429/.574 -Line in 70 record performances – added to his lure for Mets, which can now lead from Star ShortStop Francisco Lindor and Bat Soto, Alonso and Emerging Star Third Baseman Mark Vientos in 2-3-4 holes. Mets’ deep watch list includes Outfielders Brandon Nimmo, Starling Marte and Tyrone Taylor, Catcher Francisco Alvarez, Other Baseman Jeff McNeil, Young Infielders Ronny Mauricio, Luisangel Acuna and Brett Baty, as well as Jesse Winker (as signed as a free agent) and Jose Siri ( acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay).

Mets’ also reshaped their pitching staff, signing left-handed Sean Manaea and signing the right-wing handlers Frankie Montas, Clay Holmes and Griffin Canning for their starting rotation and strengthening their bullp with the left-hander aj minter and right-hander Ryne Stanek.

Espns Jorge Castillo contributed to this report.