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.

New York Mets star Pete Alonso inked a two-year deal with his squad ahead of the 2025 season, but now he's hoping to commit to the club for the long term.

While speaking at the All-Star Game events this week, Alonso was asked what MLB rule he would change if he were given the chance. Alonso’s answer came quick: let pitchers and hitters fight like hockey players.