The Mets are running it back with one of their biggest homegrown stars. Pete Alonso has agreed to a two-year, $54 million to remain with the Mets, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. It includes a $10 million signing bonus.

After a protracted winter negotiation, the sides reportedly agreed to a two-year, $54 million contract on Wednesday night.

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.

Negotiations between the New York Mets and Pete Alonso are at a standstill and there is no agreement in sight in the short term, but the options remain active because the team know

The first was re-signing reliever Ryne Stanek for one year, $4.5 million. The second was signing infielder Nick Madrigal for $1.35 million, which probably marked an end to the Jose Iglesias era in Queens. These moves “signaled” that the Mets “were leaving room for the possibility of a pivot back to Alonso,” Martino wrote.

The New York Mets need to acquire another slugger to protect Juan Soto in the lineup. Could Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. be an option?

As the Pete Alonso saga continues to unfold, the New York Mets have to consider any and all backup plans. The homegrown four-time All-Star Alonso may be the Mets' first choice to play first base, but they haven't been willing to budge on their three-year contract offer.