The president of baseball operations indicated that the probability of a big add is quite low...at least for spring training. That means — most likely — no elite starting pitcher, no extra late-inning reliever,

Pete Alonso, the top free-agent first baseman available this offseason, is going back to the Mets, the team announced Wednesday. It's a two-year deal for Alonso that is worth $54 million guaranteed. He will earn $30 million in the first year and the agreement includes an opt-out after that first season.

Pete Alonso and the Mets finalized their $54 million, two-year contract Wednesday. Also, president of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed that Jose Iglesias is unlikely to return to the team this year.