Slugger Pete Alonso and the New York Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $54 million contract, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, ending a lengthy free agency with a return engagement to the only team for which he has played.

Pete Alonso endured a more challenging free agency period than most, struggling to find a dance partner willing to toss long-term money into his coffers. The standout slugger engaged in conversation with a litany of sides, hoping to find a contract to his liking.

Pete Alonso isn’t going anywhere. In a surprise development, the fan-favorite first baseman reached a two-year, $54 million contract to return to the Mets, according to multiple reports. The first baseman will be making $30 million next season and owns a $24 million player option for the 2026 season.