Pete Alonso is headed to international ball.
The star Mets first baseman will be joining Team USA for the 2023 World Baseball Classic, set to be held next March in Japan, Taiwan, and the United States.
“I’m really excited and it’s an honor to be part of Team USA,” Alonso told reporters before the Mets’ Wednesday night road game against the Atlanta Braves. “There’s a lot of really amazing guys on the team so far. It’s a great opportunity and I feel lucky to be a part of it.”
“[The World Baseball Classic] looked like an incredible environment.