Alonso, 30, has already surpassed his Fangraphs WAR (2.3 to 2.2) from last year, and he’s close to matching his Baseball Reference WAR (2.6 to 2.2). Last season, he hit .240 with a 123 OPS+, 34 home runs and 88 RBI.

The New York Mets are looking like serious contenders in the National League. However, they will face a big decision this offseason.

A 4-3 win over Paul Skenes and the Pittsburgh Pirates might register as another tally in the standings, but for the New York Mets, it was another data point in a growing case for Pete Alonso as the heartbeat of their 2025 campaign—and perhaps, a National League MVP candidate.

The New York Mets squeezed out a 4-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates, and although it can be considered another win, it meant so much more. Pete Alonso again showed the world why he is the pulse of the team.

How valuable is Pete Alonso? The answer was hard to pinpoint during his free agency this past winter. He has always been a dependable power hitter; his 226 homers from his debut year in 2019 through 2024 trailed only Aaron Judge's 232.

The New York Mets are shelling out top dollar in 2025 (see their $324-million payroll), and as it is now, they're receiving the desired ROI. To sweeten the pie, the Mets are fresh off a thrilling Mother's Day victory over the Chicago Cubs—another perennial contender in the Senior Circuit.

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