PORT ST. LUCIE — Pete Alonso might downplay the importance, but the impact could be significant.
Alonso, primarily the Mets’ cleanup hitter throughout his six-year career, has hit third in each of his three Grapefruit League games this spring.
Beyond the number in the order, that more importantly means hitting behind Juan Soto, who has featured second in the order in each of his own three appearances in spring training games.
After a career-worst 2024 season, perhaps hitting behind such a menacing hitter in Soto can help Alonso get back to his best.
