New York Mets star Pete Alonso is a fan favorite for the club. Alonso is having a special season with the Mets, and he is now addressing the possibility of finishing his career with New York. “That could be awesome.

A protracted free agency kept Alonso’s Mets future in limbo this past offseason. But he eventually signed a two-year, $54 million contract — with an opt-out after 2024 — shortly before spring training to remain in Queens. So far, it has paid dividends for both Alonso and the Mets, as he’s in the midst of a career year.