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Looking ahead to the 2024 season, many believe that Alonso's role could become more favorable with Soto and Francisco Lindor hitting ahead of him. The hope is that their ability to get on base will afford Alonso more scoring opportunities, thereby enhancing his chances for success. The mathematics of the game suggest that if Alonso can consistently perform—with runners on base thanks to the hitters in front of him—the Mets’ offense will benefit as a whole.