New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (head) was forced to leave Thursday's Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals after being hit by a pitch in the head. He went through concussion protocols and tested negative. According to Mets beat reporter Deesha Thosar, all Alonso ended up with was a swollen and bloody lip. We should see the 27-year-old slugger back on the field for Game 2 of the series on Friday, but make sure to check the lineup cards prior to the game's 7:05 PM EST start time to confirm.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso left Thursday's game early after getting hit in the ear flap by a pitch during the club's 5-1 win over the Nationals. Alonso was the unlucky recipient of a 95 MPH Mason Thompson fastball to the helmet in the ninth inning, and to his credit wanted to stay in the game, but he was ultimately overruled by manager Buck Showalter as he departed the field. He finished the night going 2-for-4 with a pair of singles and a run scored out of the cleanup spot, and should be considered day-to-day until we hear more from the club. The right-handed slugger will likely undergo concussion tests this evening, so check back tomorrow for a further update on his weekend status.

The New York Mets and first baseman Pete Alonso agreed to a one-year, $7.4 million deal on Tuesday to avoid salary arbitration. The Mets also avoided arbitration with pitcher Trevor Williams ($3.9 million) , reliever Seth Lugo ($3.925 million) and infielder Jeff McNeil ($3 million). Alonso cut down on his strikeout rate in 2021 and finished with a .262/.344/.519 slash line with an .863 OPS, 37 home runs, 94 RBI and 81 runs scored in 637 plate appearances over 152 games played. The right-handed hitter's power metrics of exit velocity, barrel rate and hard-hit rate all supported the fact that he remains a great source of power at first base in fantasy drafts. Alonso could certainly hit 40-plus home runs and drive in 100-plus runs in an improved Mets lineup.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he got into a "brutal" car accident on Sunday in which his car flipped over three times. He said he feels fortunate to be alive, but all is well now and he will be back on the field on Tuesday. The 27-year-old is entrenched as the team's everyday first baseman, but he could also see more time at designated hitter in 2022. He finished the 2021 season with a .262/.344/.519 slash line with 37 home runs, 94 RBI and 81 runs scored while adding three steals in 637 plate appearances over 152 games in his third major league season. With 106 big flies in three seasons, it's clear that Alonso has elite power at his position. He comes in ranked as RotoBaller's No. 4 fantasy first baseman, behind only Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso had a three-hit game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, adding a double, a run scored, and an RBI. He's slashed .284/.359/.595 with eight homers over his last 30 games. Alonso appears set to fall just short of the 40-homer plateau, as he currently has 37 to go with an .862 OPS, 81 runs, and 93 RBI. He'll be a reliable fantasy slugger for years to come.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso helped lead the team to a 12-3 victory over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. He went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in the game. He now has 37 home runs and 92 RBI over 149 games this year. The 26-year-old slugger has been one of the league's top power hitters for the third consecutive year in 2021. His .526 xSLG ranks in the 92nd percentile while his 118.4 mph max exit velocity ranks in the 99th percentile. Few players are as reliable from a power perspective as the Mets star. He should be a high draft pick come fantasy draft season once again next spring.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in the Mets 6-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Alonso has struggled at the plate recently, batting just .240 over his past seven games. That said, he has now homered twice over his last five games, suggesting his bat may have one last hot streak in it before the 2021 campaign concludes. On the season, Alonso has slashed .261/.342/.514 with 34 home runs, 88 RBI, 24 doubles, and 75 runs scored over 141 games. While Alonso won't reach the 50 HR plateau he reached in his rookie season, it still has been a productive season for the 26-year old slugger. Alonso should remain active in all formats for the Mets final 11 games of the season.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout in the Mets 3-2 win over the Phillies on Sunday. Alonso was red hot last at the beginning of September but has since fallen into a funk at the dish. Over his last seven games, Alonso is batting just .192/.323/.346 with one home run, two RBI, and two runs scored. That said, despite the hitless night on Sunday, on the bright side, Alonso did go 3-for-9 in the series with the Phillies that just concluded. Notwithstanding the recent struggles, Alonso remains a must-start. He has posted an impressive .261/.341/.510 slash line this season, to go with 33 homers, 87 RBI, and 74 runs scored over 518 at-bats. He should remain active in all formats for the Mets final 12 games of the season.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk in the Mets 7-0 loss to the Cardinals on Monday. Alonso, who was red hot last week, has fallen into a minor funk at the dish. Over his last seven games, Alonso is batting just .143/.250/.464 with two homers and four RBI. He is also now hitless in his last four games, having gone a combined 0-for-16 with five strikeouts. Despite the recent slump, Alonso remains a must-start in all formats. He has posted a .261/.340/.511 slash line with 32 HR, 23 doubles, and 85 RBI in 135 games this season.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI, two runs scored, and a walk in the Mets 9-4 win over the Marlins on Tuesday. The homers were Alonso's third in two days, and his 100th and 101st career home runs. Alonso became the second-fastest player in MLB history to get to 100 home runs (347 games), behind only Ryan Howard who got to 100 homers in 325 games. On the season, Alonso now has 32 homers, 84 RBI, and a slash line of .269/.348/.526 over 129 games. Known to hit home runs in bunches, Alonso should remain active in all fantasy formats and is a solid DFS play while his bat remains red hot.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI, and a run scored in the Mets 4-3 loss to the Nationals on Monday. Alonso reached the 30 home run plateau for the second time in his career with his homer on Monday. He also now has 99 career HR. On the season, Alonso is batting a career-high .268 with a .345 on-base percentage and a .514 slugging percentage. He has 30 HR, 81 RBI, 22 doubles, and 69 runs scored over 128 games. Over his last seven games, he is also slashing a red hot .370/.400/.704 (in 27 at-bats). Alonso remains a must-start in all fantasy formats as we head down the home stretch in September.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a walk in the Mets 9-4 win over the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Alonso is now batting a career-high .262 due, in part, to a career-low strikeout rate of 20.3% and a career-high overall hard-hit rate of 46.3%. On the season, Alonso is slashing .262/.343/.503 with 29 home runs, 76 RBI, 17 doubles, and 64 runs scored over 120 games. As one of the premier power hitters and first basemen in MLB, Alonso should remain active in all fantasy formats.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Mets 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Thursday. While the Mets are plummeting in the standings, Alonso continues to swing a hot bat. Over the past seven games and 29 at-bats, Alonso is batting .379/.419/.690 with three home runs and six RBI. In the month of August, Alonso boasts a .364 on-base percentage with six home runs and 13 RBI. For the season, Alonso is batting .262/.342/.509 with 29 home runs, 17 doubles, and 75 RBI. Alonso should remain active in all fantasy formats, especially while he is, essentially, carrying the Mets offense.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 in the Mets 8-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday. Alonso continues to swing a very hot bat for the Mets while the majority of the rest of the lineup struggles at the plate. Over the past seven games and 27 at-bats, Alonso is batting .370/.433/.704 with three home runs and six RBI. On the season, Alonso is batting .260/.342/.506 with 28 home runs, 17 doubles, and 73 RBI. Alonso should remain active in all fantasy formats, particularly while he remains hot at the plate. If his supporting cast in Flushing can start hitting with more (or any) consistency, Alonso could see a huge spike in RBI opportunities and totals over the final weeks of the 2021 campaign.

On Friday, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in the Mets 3-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. As has been the case recently, Alonso accounted for the only runs scored by the struggling Mets offense. Over the past seven games, Alonso is batting .286/.333/.607 with two home runs and six RBI. More impressively, since the All-Star break, Alonso has ten home runs and an OPS of .896. On the season, Alonso is batting .258/.340/.504 with 27 home runs, 17 doubles, and 71 RBI. As one of the most consistent power hitters in baseball, Alonso should remain active in all fantasy formats.

Updating an earlier report, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (elbow) had X-rays of his elbow come back negative after he exited Wednesday's game following a hit by pitch, according to Justin Toscano of NorthJersey.com. Alonso was hit on his elbow in the top of the ninth inning and immediately exited the game, and Toscano now reports that Alonso is currently experiencing some swelling on his triceps. Managers should consider Alonso day-to-day, and don't be surprised if he is not in the lineup on Thursday.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (elbow) exited Wednesday's game after being hit by a pitch on his elbow, according to Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News. Alonso was hit in the top of the ninth inning after going 1-for-3 with a run scored against the Giants. He's been having a nice year at the plate, slashing .250/.333/.495 with 26 homers, 69 RBI and 58 runs scored over 109 games. Managers should consider him day-to-day for now, and check for updates on his condition after the game.

On Tuesday, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in the Mets 3-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. He accounted for the only runs scored by the struggling offense. On the season, Alonso is batting .250/.333/.495 with 26 home runs, 17 doubles, and 69 RBI. As reported previously, Alonso has a tendency to hit home runs in bunches. Accordingly, his home run on Tuesday could be a precursor toward a forthcoming power surge. As one of the only hitters in the Mets lineup showing signs of life right now, Alonso should remain active in all fantasy formats.

On Monday, New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 1-for-4 with a two-run triple in the Mets 7-5 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Like the rest of the Mets lineup, Alonso had been struggling, though he has started to heat up as we get into late August. Alonso is now batting .310/.375/.610 over his last seven games with one home run, four doubles, run, and four RBI. Though we'd like to see more production in the power department, Alonso is hitting well of late and getting on base. For the season, Alonso is batting .250/.334/.490 with 25 home runs, 17 doubles, and 67 RBI. Alonso should remain active in all fantasy formats despite the Mets' overall proclivity to not hit with runners in scoring position.

New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso went 3-for-5 with two doubles, two runs scored, and an RBI in the Mets 8-7 victory over the Washington Nationals on Wednesday. Alonso had gone a putrid 0-for-21 prior to his outburst on Wednesday, exemplifying exactly why Alonso should remain active in all formats, even when struggling. Hopefully, Wednesday's performance will jump-start Alonso's bat and propel him to another hot streak. On the season, Alonso is batting .250/.334/.486 with 24 home runs, 15 doubles, and 64 RBI.