While the Philadelphia Phillies' interest in Pete Alonso never reached a serious level, the club did at least check in on the All-Star slugger before he returned to the New York Mets.

Pete Alonso signed a $54 Million contract with the New York Mets despite receiving higher offers from other teams. He expressed no regrets, finding the decision liberating, and is eager to help the team win a championship.

Alonso worked with Eric Chavez and co-hitting coach Jeremy Barnes on drills to better utilize hips and swing more efficiently.

Despite not getting the contract he desired this offseason, Pete Alonso is happy to be back with the Mets this season.

After banging baseballs off the pale yellow building far beyond the left field wall here at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches, Pete Alonso bumps fists behind the batting cage with long-time buddy Jeff McNeil,