Pete Alonso has been removed from the injured list
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NEW YORK — Pete Alonso was given a three to four week recovery plan after being hit in the left wrist on a pitch on June 7 against the Braves, suffering a bruised bone and spraining the ankle. Suffice it to say that Alonso has surpassed that forecast.
Just 11 days later, the Mets announced on Sunday that Alonso had been taken off the injured list. Alonso was in his usual places in the lineup against the Cardinals, cleaning up and playing first base. Infielder Mark Vientos was selected for Triple-A Syracuse in a related move.
Alonso says he is “fully committed” meaning there are no physical limitations in his game.
He attributed the speedy recovery to his wrist responding well to treatment. Alonso felt he could return to the IL five to six days after being admitted. There wasn’t any additional swelling every time he hit the batting cage.
“I was able to do everything freely and without pain,” said Alonso. “Then I just had to wait and wait until my time on the IL was up. I’m back in the lineup. I’m excited. … I feel excellent. I stand by everything 100 percent. If I’m at 100 percent, why wait?”
Despite the lack of time, Alonso still ranks first in the National League with 22 home runs and is 49 behind Atlanta’s Matt Olson, who leads the RBIs.
Vientos, who hit a home run in his first game after being called up to the Mets this season, hit .178/.224/.244 in 45 at-bat. Before his promotion, he hit .333/.416/.688 with 13 homers for Syracuse.
Manager Buck Showalter said Vientos need constant attacking in the minor leagues. At this point, Vientos would not be getting game time in the major leagues as the Mets were not expected to face many left-handers in the coming days. In the three-game series against the Astros, for example, New York is unlikely to feature a left-handed starter. Vientos’ continued development at first and third base was also a factor in the move.
“Eventually the tide could split and he could play in a certain position every day,” Showalter said. “I like Mark. He seems more focused on things. He, like many other players, has demonstrated the ability to hit the ball hard. He has a chance to be a good hitter and I think he’s started to make some progress defensively. I think we’ll see him again.”