On Wednesday, the struggling New York Mets were dealt a tough blow when slugger and first baseman Pete Alonso was hit on the hand with a 97-mph fastball from Atlanta Braves starter Charlie Morton.
Alonso was forced to exit the game as a result.
The slugger is now headed to the injured list.
However, Alonso’s temporary replacement is a familiar face.
On Friday, the Mets called up utility infielder Luis Guillorme from Triple-A.
He will join the team in Pittsburgh on Friday before they kick off a three-game set with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
SNY, the TV home of the Mets announced the news on Twitter.
Luis Guillorme is on his way to Pittsburgh to join the Mets with Pete Alonso likely headed to the IL, per @AnthonyDiComo pic.twitter.com/qXAVzNdxMe
— SNY Mets (@SNY_Mets) June 9, 2023
Guillorme made his Major League debut in 2018 with the Mets.
The 28-year-old was selected in the 10th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
He appeared in 102 games last season with the Mets.
In those games, the 28-year-old utilityman hit for a .273 average with two home runs and 17 RBI.
This season, he hasn’t had the same luck.
His average sits at a disappointing .233 through his first 27 games of the year.
However, he is reaching base at a .324 clip.
Guillorme can also play multiple positions in the infield and could potentially fill in at first base while Alonso recovers.
The Mets could also potentially give Eduardo Escobar some reps at first.
But with Alonso out, the Mets have been forced to get creative with their roster.
Guillorme will look to help provide a spark for a struggling Mets team that has now lost six games in a row.
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