Three other Scott Boras clients recently opted out of short-term deals after one year, then struck belated free-agent riches.

Late on Wednesday night, five days before pitchers and catchers report to Port St. Lucie, a flurry of activity involving Alonso and the Mets took over social media. First SNY’s Andy Martino broke the news and then every other insider chimed in with more information.

The New York Mets are reuniting with first baseman Pete Alonso, who will now take aim at the franchise's all-time home run record as they make a run toward October.