Mets’ Pete Alonso Suffers Contusion on Right Hand
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was scratched from the starting lineup on Sunday against the Cincinnati Reds due to a right hand contusion. Alonso, who holds the franchise record with 353 consecutive games played, felt discomfort in the “base of the thumb area,” according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.Alonso has participated in all 99 games this season. His consecutive games streak dates back to June 18, 2023. The five-time All-Star is in a slump, batting 2 for 30 with eight strikeouts in his last seven games. Alonso, 30 years old, has a batting average of .276 with 21 home runs and 77 RBIs this season. Mark Vientos started at first base in the last game of the series against the Reds. Two-time Home Run Derby winner Alonso bats .252 with 247 home runs and 663 RBIs in 945 career games with the Mets.“He felt it in the first at-bats [on Saturday],” Mendoza said on Sunday. “He’s day-to-day. He’s getting treatment and says he’s much better this morning.”
Carlos Mendoza
