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Signing Harrison Bader might not have been the big splash New York Mets fans were hoping for this offseason. But Pete Alonso couldn’t hide his excitement at the news on Thursday, perhaps a good sign for relations between Alonso and the franchise.

Starling Marte, an outfielder for the New York Mets, has had migraines this season, which has affected his output. Due to frequent vomiting, he was left out of the starting lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Chicago White Sox.

He will also not be starting for Wednesday’s second game of the series. After two migraines in a week, Marte will consult a doctor and undergo tests.

Tommy Pham, Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil will take care of the outfield duties on Wednesday. It is unclear how much time Marte will miss while he tries to find out the source of his migraines.

Marte has dealt with migraines in the past, but not to this extent or this close together. His disappearance from the lineup will be felt as his elite speed was a nuisance for opposing pitchers.

Alonso immediately took to Instagram to let the baseball world know he approves of the Mets inking Bader to a one-year, $10.5 million contract, courtesy of MLB’s account on X (formerly Twitter.)