Pete Alonso was born at the wrong time. For over 100 years, home run hitters were the highest-paid players in the game—defense, baserunning and ability to hit for average not required. Ralph Kiner, a prototype,

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that first baseman Pete Alonso is staying with the New York Mets, agreeing to a $54 million, two-year contract.

Slugger Pete Alonso and the Mets are in agreement on a 2-year, $54 million contract, sources said, ending a lengthy free agency with a return engagement to the only team for which he has played.