Pete Alonso swung for a big payday and missed. At least, that’s what the critics are saying. But with his bat heating up and free agency looming, the New York Mets slugger could still turn the narrative on its head.

Pete Alonso has been off to a raging hot start offensively for the New York Mets this season. The power-hitting first baseman is also playing in another potential contract year, as the two-year, $54 million deal he signed this winter to stay with New York contains an opt-out after the 2025 season.

Pete Alonso continues to crush opposing pitchers, hitting monster homers, but there is something else about him that has struck Franicsco Lindor.