"One year rental and then it’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. season" - Fans react as Pete Alonso re-signs with New York Mets for $54,000,000

Pete Alonso's free agency has concluded as the All-Star slugger has reunited with the New York Mets on a reported two-year deal on Wednesday. The contract is reportedly worth $54 million.

According to multiple sources, the two-year deal has an opt-out after the 2025 season. He will earn $30 million in the upcoming season with a $24 million salary for 2026 if he stays with the Mets.

MLB fans reacted to the former Rookie of the Year returning to New York with a fan speculating about his contract.

"One year rental and then it’s Vlad season bby," wrote a fan.

Mets fans were over the moon with the return of the fan favorite.

"What a day today has been! Welcome back Pete!!!!," wrote a fan.

"This is going to be a nightmare lineup for any pitcher. 1.Lindor 2.Vientos 3.Soto 4.Alonso 5.Nimmo," an excited Mets fan wrote.

Other fans poked fun at Alonso and his agent Scott Boras, who reportedly rejected a massive extension from the Mets last year.

"Full surrender by Boras & Alonso... @StevenACohen2 & Stearns won... #LGM #Mets."

"He’s back! But holy shit he screwed himself out of so much money lol," wrote a fan.

Mets make Pete Alonso the first baseman with highest AAV ahead of 2025 season

Pete Alonso, who has been with the Mets since being drafted by the NL team in 2016, rejected a seven-year, $158 million extension last year and opted for free agency.

The All-Star first baseman who has the most home runs after two-time MVP Aaron Judge since 2019, was heavily linked with a return to the Mets early in the offseason. However, Alonso and his agent, Scott Boras, reportedly turned down a three-year contract worth around $70 million in January.

Alonso's camp sought a long-term deal with a higher AAV, but with no teams willing to match his demands, he has seemingly come to terms with a short-term deal that could end up being a one-year deal before he elects for free agency at the end of the 2025 season.

Despite the standoff between Alonso and Mets owner Steve Cohen on his contract demands, the two-year $54 million deal makes the former Rookie of the Year the first baseman with the highest AAV ($30 million for 2025) Philadelphia Phillies superstar Bryce Harper is the second-highest with a $27.54 million salary.

Pete Alonso's return further strengthens the Mets' hitting roster, which received a significant boost from Juan Soto's record-breaking arrival earlier in the offseason. The trio of Francisco Lindor, Alonso and Soto, if healthy, can wreak havoc next season.