After sitting out the Home Run Derby, Pete Alonso showcased his power in the Tuesday's MLB All-Star Game with a three-run home run in Atlanta.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso will miss the MLB Home Run Derby for the first time in his career as the sport turns to other stars like Ronald Acuna Jr and Cal Raleigh

Pete Alonso kept himself fresh for the All-Star Game and it paid off. However, skipping the Home Run Derby could hurt the event long term.

While Alonso wants to stay fresh in 2025 to help the Mets, he could have another reason for declining the event. Alonso signed a two-year, $54 million deal to return to the Mets in the offseason, but that deal contains an opt-out after 2025.