This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets as New York Mets' Pete Alonso addresses injury status. The New York Mets have dodged a bullet regarding one of their most important players.

Mets first baseman Pete Alonso kept his franchise-record consecutive games streak alive despite not starting Sunday against the Reds due to a right-hand contusion.

NEW YORK — New York Mets star first baseman Pete Alonso entered Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning to extend his team record for consecutive games played to 354. Alonso’s streak appeared to be in jeopardy when he did not start Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Reds due to a right hand contusion.