Pete Alonso Held Out of Mets Lineup Due to Right Hand Contusion, 353-Game Appearance Streak in Jeopardy

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso was held out of Sunday's starting lineup against the Cincinnati Reds due to a right-hand contusion near the base of his thumb, marking his first absence of the 2025 season and breaking his 99-game consecutive start streak at first base. While his impressive franchise-record 353-game overall consecutive appearance streak is at risk, Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed X-rays were negative, indicating no break, and stated Alonso is day-to-day, feeling significantly better after treatment on Sunday morning. Alonso, who experienced discomfort after going 0-for-4 in Saturday's game, could potentially pinch-hit to extend his appearance streak. Despite recently being in a 2-for-30 slump over his last seven games, the five-time All-Star holds a .276 batting average with 21 home runs and 77 RBIs this season. Mark Vientos started at first base in his absence.