Mets' Alonso diagnosed with wrist contusion after HBP from Morton
New York Mets slugger Pete Alonso was removed from Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves after being hit in the wrist by a pitch.
The Mets announced that X-rays on Alonso's left wrist came back negative. He was diagnosed with a wrist contusion and is day-to-day. Alonso will also get a CT scan on Thursday, manager Buck Showalter said postgame, according to Newsday's Tim Healey.
"We'll see how sore he is tomorrow," Showalter said. "The initial X-ray was good but we're going to make sure we know what we're dealing with tomorrow."
Braves starter Charlie Morton's 97-mph fastball ran in on Alonso, who fell to the ground in pain. He left the game moments later after being examined by trainers.
Pete Alonso has left tonight's game vs. the Braves after being hit by a pitch. pic.twitter.com/P9S8Hrexfr
— SNY (@SNYtv) June 7, 2023
Tommy Pham pinch-ran for Alonso and took over in left field, while Mark Canha shifted to first base.
Alonso, the majors' home-run leader, drew the ire of some in Atlanta when microphones caught him taunting Braves pitcher Bryce Elder following his homer in Tuesday's game.
Pete Alonso said Charlie Morton sought him out to apologize and emphasize that there was zero intent behind the HBP. Alonso figured as much and appreciated it from Morton.
— Tim Healey (@timbhealey) June 8, 2023
The 28-year-old is hitting .231/.326/.546 with 22 homers and 49 RBIs in 62 games for the Mets this season.
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