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Pete Alonso, Marcus Stroman react to Mets’ Luis Rojas hire

Luis Rojas has already secured the most important endorsements of all.

Upon the news of the 38-year-old becoming the next Mets manager, multiple players took to Twitter to share their enthusiasm for the hiring of Rojas, who has spent 14 years with the organization and became the Mets’ first-ever quality control coach last season.

“Loved having Luis in ‘17 and ‘18 as my AA manager!” NL Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso tweeted. “It’s awesome playing under him and having him on staff last year as well!!! Super pumped to have him as the Jeffe.