Pete Alonso is putting on a show this season—and his agent, Scott Boras, is making sure the New York Mets are paying attention.

After a rough 2024, Alonso has flipped the script in 2025. He is not just having a comeback or a bounce-back year—he is looking like an MVP. Through Saturday, he is leading the National League in OBP, is tied for the MLB lead in RBIs and extra-base hits, and has an OPS+ of 205.

So naturally, Boras, Alonso’s agent, is smiling. He’s honestly gloating. And why wouldn’t he? Everyone remembers how difficult the offseason was for the duo. The Mets weren’t ready to bend the knee, and Boras was tired of explaining his value. But how the tables have turned! Not just Alonso alone, but even his pairing with Juan Soto has turned out exactly as they had hoped. Deadly for pitchers and golden for Alonso’s free agency stock.

As Alonso continues to dominate the league, Boras couldn’t contain his pride while talking to USA TODAY Sports. “We said this tandem would be phenomenal,” he told Bob Nightengale. “Soto gets on base like crazy, and Pete feasts. It’s nitro.” And he is right. With Soto and Francisco Lindor constantly on base, Pete Alonso has been on fire, hitting. 343 with a 1.189 OPS with runners on and .400 with a 1.397 OPS in scoring position. The lineup is looking unstoppable because of the triad.

But Boras isn’t here just to praise. He had a special message to the Mets: Don’t underestimate what you have. Boras added, “Stop looking at first basemen 30 or older and thinking they’re in decline…. Pete is a rare breed. Elite talent. These guys don’t come around often.” Hell ya! Alonso is totally flipping the script on what people usually say about first basemen hitting their 30s. You know how the common story goes—once you hit 30, your power starts to fade, and teams get nervous about signing you long-term. Well, Alonso is proving that doesn’t have to be the case.

Right now, it roughly translates to this: if the Mets don’t lock Alonso in soon, he might walk out and be probably the most sought-after player in the market. Alonso already surpassed his last year’s WAR, and his plate discipline is like never before. He is thriving and getting the spotlight he deserves after Soto’s arrival.

Pete Alonso’s heart still beats for the Mets

It took a private meeting—just Alonso, the Mets owner Steve Cohen, and the president of baseball operations, David Stearns—before the spring training even began to say the things that needed to be said. No cameras, no agents, just have an honest one-on-one conversation. He didn’t get the long-term deal he hoped for. But did get a two-year $54 million contract. But while many thought he might harbor harsh feelings, the reality is quite the opposite.

In a conversation with USA Today Sports, Alonso shared, “Honestly, why would I be angry? This organization has believed in me since I was 21. They’re the team that drafted me. They’re the team that called me up. They didn’t trade me. So that means—I think—that they like me.” And whatever doubts the Mets had about Alonso, he is slashing them away one after another. This is a different Polar Bear—someone more patient and in control.

But even without the numbers, Alonso talks about more than just the stats. It’s the relationships: it’s the attendants, the fans, the coaches, and the security guards—the connection he has. “This is a great group, with a great culture and great people. I’ve made a lot of great relationships here, with the fans, the coaches, my teammates, the security guards, the clubhouse managers, everything. It’s very special. So that weighed in my decision a lot to come back.”

But above all, he emphasized that he’s back because of the team’s winning culture. And well, who can disagree—they have been killing it. Even though Alonso faced personal struggles, including a rough patch with his wife and having to leave their Tampa home due to hurricane damage, he has shown up on the field as the best version of himself.

Now he’s second only to Aaron Judge in home runs since 2019. Alonso probably wants to remain a Met for life. Do you think he can? Let us know in the comments.