Mets star Pete Alonso to IL with bone bruise, sprain in wrist

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Published 10.06.2023
Mets star Pete Alonso to IL with bone bruise, sprain in wrist

PITTSBURGH — New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso will miss 3-to-4 weeks with a bone bruise and a sprain in his left wrist.

The Mets positioned Alonso, whose 22 residence runs lead the majors, on the 10-day injured listing Friday, retroactive to June 8. Alonso was hit within the wrist by a 96 mph fastball from Charlie Morton within the first inning of a 7-5 loss to Atlanta on Wednesday.

Alonso travelled to New York for testing on Thursday. X-rays revealed no damaged bones, however the Mets shall be lacking one of many premier energy hitters within the recreation as they attempt to work their means again into rivalry within the NL East.

New York had misplaced six straight heading right into a three-game sequence at Pittsburgh that started Friday. Mark Canha began at first for the Mets within the opener.

The group additionally stated Friday that reliever Edwin Uceta had surgical procedure to restore a torn meniscus in his left knee. Uceta initially went on the IL in April with what the group referred to as a sprained left ankle. He is anticipated to be out for a minimum of an extra eight weeks.

New York recalled infielder Luis Guillorme and left-handed reliever Zach Muckenhirn from Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets despatched catcher Tomás Nido to Triple-A and designated reliever Stephen Nogosek for task.

Nogosek is 0-1 with a 5.63 ERA in 13 video games this season.

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