After signing a two-year deal on Wednesday, Alonso is back in the fold in Queens. He'll look to try to push the Mets to the World Series, and he'll look to further cement himself in the record books.

Three other Scott Boras clients recently opted out of short-term deals after one year, then struck belated free-agent riches.

First baseman Pete Alonso is staying where he belongs: with the New York Mets. According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, Alonso and the Mets agreed Wednesday on a two-year, $54 million contract. The deal reportedly includes a $10 million signing bonus and an opt-out after the first year,