New York Mets legend Darryl Strawberry generated headlines and sparked some discussions on local sports-talk radio programs when he recently said he believed first baseman Pete Alonso will one day "regret" leaving the Mets.

Mets legend Darryl Strawberry didn't mince words about Pete Alonso's New York exit.

Mets Legend Darryl Strawberry Says Pete Alonso Will "Regret" Leaving Queens For Baltimore Strawberry Says Alonso Will Regret

PORT ST. LUCIE — Darryl Strawberry can’t understand why the player who broke his Mets all-time home run record left Queens. Pete Alonso, according to Strawberry, is going to “regret” that he departed the Mets.

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Francisco Lindor (hamate surgery) had the stitches removed from his left hand Tuesday. Once the incision point heals, he’ll be able to start what Mendoza called “impact activities,” which should be in about two days.

PORT ST. LUCIE — Carson Benge could be the Mets right fielder this year, and on Tuesday, he shook hands with the best right fielder in franchise history. Darryl Strawberry greeted him before the Mets played Houston at Clover Park.

Staying in town when things get tough is something Strawberry finds meaningful because it’s something he didn’t get the chance to do.