Pete Alonso Hit by Pitch on Helmet Brim, Avoids Serious Injury
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was struck by a pitch on the brim of his helmet but avoided serious injury, per MLB.com's Theo DeRosa; his status bears monitoring.
Pete Alonso took a pitch off the brim of his helmet but avoided serious injury, per Theo DeRosa at MLB.com. The Mets first baseman's status bears monitoring going forward.
The location of the hit — the brim rather than the crown — matters in these situations, though the material does not specify a diagnosis or a timetable, and no official update on his availability has been reported.
What remains unconfirmed
No injury diagnosis, designation, or return timeline appears in the available material. Whether Alonso will miss any time is unconfirmed.
The broader Mets picture
The timing is worth noting for a New York club already managing its roster carefully. Juan Soto was recently activated off the injured list, Devin Williams has begun a throwing program amid a rocky debut season, and Mark Vientos has been on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse — so another health question mark at a key position is the last thing the Mets need. Alonso's situation adds to a list of items worth watching as the roster sorts itself out.
More on the Mets wire.
Mets Promote 2025 Third-Round Pick Aiden Robbins to High-A Brooklyn
Robbins moves up after posting a .286 average, four home runs, and a .826 OPS over 20 games at Low-A St. Lucie.
Luis Robert Jr. Claimed Off Waivers by Orioles, Ending His Time With the Mets
The Orioles claimed Robert Jr. off waivers from New York; Mets No. 13 prospect Morabito is set to be activated in his place, per Brian Murphy at MLB.com.
Devin Williams starts throwing program amid rocky Mets debut
The Mets reliever is working back from injury after a turbulent first season in New York, now beginning structured throwing activity.
Vientos Crushes 3 HRs on Rehab Assignment at Syracuse
The Mets third baseman is rehabbing at Triple-A and put up a massive performance, raising questions about his imminent return to the big-league roster.
Pete Alonso Hit by Pitch on Helmet Brim, Avoids Serious Injury
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was struck by a pitch on the brim of his helmet; per Theo DeRosa at MLB.com, he avoided serious injury but his status bears monitoring.
Mark Vientos Hits 3 HRs in Triple-A Rehab Game for Mets
Rehabbing Mets third baseman Mark Vientos slugged three home runs in a Triple-A rehab appearance, per MLB.com's Jared Greenspan, suggesting a return could be approaching.