Alonso, 30, has spent his entire professional career with the Mets organization and ranks third for the franchise with 226 home runs.

According to Alonso, he never wanted to go anywhere else. “For me, this was it,” Alonso said. “I mean, throughout the entire off-season, we had the best dialogue from the Mets. And, like, that was it. For us, this was the best opportunity. And for me, I’m just really happy to be back.”

The Polar Bear has migrated south for spring training. Pete Alonso arrived at the Mets’ complex in Port St. Lucie, Fla. on Monday for the position players report date, with a full-squad workout on tap. Not long after reporting, Alonso made his way out to one of the fields to chat with a coach.