PORT ST. LUCIE — Pete Alonso would possibly downplay the significance, however the influence might be vital.
Alonso, primarily the Mets’ cleanup hitter all through his six-year profession, has hit third in every of his three Grapefruit League video games this spring.
Past the quantity within the order, that extra importantly means hitting behind Juan Soto, who has featured second within the order in every of his personal three appearances in spring coaching video games.
After a career-worst 2024 season, maybe hitting behind such a menacing hitter in Soto will help Alonso get again to his greatest.
