As a winter storm is set to hit to hit New York City, it’s fitting that the “Polar Bear” is returning to the Big Apple. Pete Alonso, the New York Mets’ beloved first baseman, will be back with the team for the upcoming season after an offseason contract negotiation that seemed dead before a recent revival.

Pete Alonso’s return has solidified the New York Mets' lineup, but according to one ex-MLB player, the first baseman hasn’t necessarily turned them into a World Series contender. Former catcher Erik Kratz,

Kodai Senga, a pitcher for the New York Mets, celebrated teammate Pete Alonso’s return following a $54 million contract extension. Alonso's return is