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PORT ST. LUCIE — Pete Alonso might downplay the importance, but the impact could be significant.

Alonso, primarily the Mets’ cleanup hitter throughout his six-year career, has hit third in each of his three Grapefruit League games this spring. 

Beyond the number in the order, that more importantly means <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/02/24/sports/inside-the-juan-soto-routine-that-is-giving-mets-goosebumps/">hitting behind Juan Soto</a>, who has featured second in the order in each of his own three appearances in spring training games.

After a career-worst 2024 season, perhaps hitting behind such a menacing hitter in Soto can help Alonso get back to his best.

Pete Alonso might downplay the importance, but the impact could be significant.{ai:summary}Pete Alonso has shifted from the cleanup spot to batting third in the Mets' lineup during spring training, hitting behind Juan Soto. This change could positively impact Alonso's performance after a disappointing 2024 season, as he aims to regain his form. #sports

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