Mets' Pete Alonso (Hand) Out of Starting Lineup vs. Reds
NEW YORK, JUL 20 – Pete Alonso’s consecutive games streak of 353 is at risk after a right-hand contusion; X-rays were negative and he remains day-to-day, Mets manager said.
- On July 20, 2025, Pete Alonso was held out of the lineup due to a right-hand contusion, risking his franchise-record 353-game streak.
- He experienced thumb discomfort after swinging a bat in the loss to Cincinnati, with X-rays negative and likely caused by swinging a bat.
- His 354 consecutive games rank second in the majors behind Matt Olson’s 718-game streak, and Alonso preserved the streak by entering as a defensive replacement in the seventh.
- X-Rays were negative, and Carlos Mendoza, Mets manager, said the bruise is `on the base of the thumb area`.
- Both Alonso and manager Carlos Mendoza said he aims to be ready for Monday’s opener, with the slugger five homers shy of the franchise mark.
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Mets' Pete Alonso (hand) out of starting lineup vs. Reds
New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was held out of the starting lineup Sunday against the visiting Cincinnati Reds due to a right-hand contusion.
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