Pete Alonso needed assistance from the New York Mets’ training staff after taking a ball to the face at spring training, but he returned to the practice field soon after.

Three other Scott Boras clients recently opted out of short-term deals after one year, then struck belated free-agent riches.

Earlier this month the New York Mets locked up star first baseman Pete Alonso with a two-year, $54 million deal that includes $30 million in the first year and

Alonso accepted a contract that guaranteed the slugger $54M over two years and included an opt-out after the upcoming season.