Pete Alonso hasn’t missed a recreation since 2023, however that streak was in jeopardy on Sunday.
The Mets first baseman was absent from the beginning lineup in opposition to the Reds with a right-hand contusion — X-rays had been detrimental, in response to supervisor Carlos Mendoza — and it was unclear if Alonso can be obtainable off the bench.
Mark Vientos began at first base in Alonso’s absence. It was Vientos’ third profession begin and fifth look on the place.
Mendoza mentioned he turned conscious of Alonso’s discomfort following his second at-bat on Saturday. The supervisor referred to as it “impact” discomfort that worsened.
Alonso, who owns an .892 OPS, performed 162 video games final season for Mets, and getting into Sunday had appeared in all 99 this yr.
Alonso’s 353 consecutive video games performed getting into Sunday was the longest streak in franchise historical past.
