It was not just the scoreboard that stung after Saturday’s loss — it was the absence of a name that’s been practically glued to the Mets’ lineup card. Pete Alonso, who had played in 353 consecutive games, was suddenly missing from Sunday’s starting nine. Manager Carlos Mendoza explained that Alonso is “day-to-day” with a right-hand contusion near the base of his thumb. And while X-rays came back negative, the decision to sideline him wasn’t taken lightly, especially with his durability being one of the few constants during the team’s rollercoaster season.
Mendoza added that Alonso first felt the discomfort during his early at-bats on Saturday but pushed through the game. “Impact, I guess,” he said. “He got jammed a couple times, and it just got worse.” The slugger still managed to go 1-for-5 with a first-inning single in the 5–2 loss to the Reds. But in a smart move to avoid risking long-term damage, the Mets opted to sit him and monitor his progress. “He’s getting treatment, and he’s said he’s a lot better this morning,” Mendoza noted.
It’s not just about protecting Alonso, it’s about protecting what’s left of the Mets’ offensive engine. Through 99 games, he’s batting .276 with 21 home runs and 77 RBIs, serving as a critical run producer for a team that’s struggled with consistency. With Mark Vientos filling in and fans holding their breath, the hope is that this is a short detour rather than a prolonged absence. Still, pulling one of your few healthy power bats mid-summer is never the kind of headline any front office wants.
And while Mendoza’s calm tone offered some assurance, there’s no denying the weight of Pete Alonso’s potential absence. In a season already packed with ups, downs, and trade deadline buzz, losing a key figure — even temporarily — feels like one more crack in the foundation. For now, the Mets are crossing fingers and counting treatments, hoping Pete’s bat returns before the damage goes beyond the thumb.
Carlos Mendoza says that Pete Alonso is day-to-day with a right hand contusion at the base of his thumb.
X-rays were negative. pic.twitter.com/caiciya8pj
— SNY (@SNYtv) July 20, 2025
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