Overview

• Juan Soto's $765 million, 15-year contract with the Mets emphasized the importance of lineup construction, leading to Pete Alonso's re-signing on a two-year deal with an opt-out clause.
• Alonso's offensive resurgence, including a bases-clearing triple against the Marlins, has been pivotal in the Mets' 8-4 start to the season.
• Soto's disciplined approach at the plate, with a .404 on-base percentage, sets the stage for Alonso's power hitting, creating a formidable challenge for opposing pitchers.
• The Mets' strategic lineup, featuring Soto and Alonso, is designed to exploit pitcher mistakes, with Alonso already delivering 15 RBIs and a .333 batting average.
• Soto has warned pitchers that avoiding him can backfire, as Alonso's presence behind him amplifies the Mets' offensive threat.