Alonso has never been known for his defense, but his bat has put him in early MVP conversations after he signed a prove-it deal over the offseason following a disappointing 2024. He's been an integral part of far more Mets wins than losses this season.

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso took responsibility for his costly error in the Mets' loss to the Yankees on Sunday night.

It was an error by Mets first baseman Pete Alonso that opened the floodgates for the Yankees. With one out and runners on second and third, Alonso fielded a grounder from Jorbit Vivas and threw home. A good throw would have given the Mets a chance to get Jasson Domínguez at the plate, but Alonso's throw sailed, giving the Yankees a 3-2 lead.