With the possibility of free agency looming once again, Pete Alonso was asked during this week’s All-Star Game media day about his desire to remain with the Mets.

But perhaps its best decision was to bring back franchise slugger Pete Alonso on a relatively cheap deal. After prolonged negotiations, the Mets landed him on a two-year, $54 million contract with a player option after this season and he has rewarded that decision with another All-Star season.

Peter Morgan Alonso has struck out at least once in 24 of 43 games this season (55.8%), with more than one strikeout in 10 of them (23.3%). MLB odds courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook.

The New York Mets swept the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday afternoon, beating the Halos 6-3 at Citi Field. The win, coupled with a Philadelphia Phillies loss,