It’s only right that the Mets’ upcoming first game at Citi Field comes against the Toronto Blue Jays — the team most often tied to Pete Alonso during a winter full of trade whispers. There’s some extra flavor to it,

Alonso recently spoke about signing a two-year contract that included a player opt-out following this season to return to the Mets after numerous stories linked him with the Blue Jays this past winter.

After re-signing with New York, Alonso worked on his swing over the winter. He “actually learned how to hit,” coach Eric Chavez said.