Pete Alonso’s attempt at a third Home Run Derby title just got a little harder.
The Mets first baseman revealed on Monday — hours before the slugfest begins — that his pitcher, Mike Friedlein, will not be available to throw after dealing with a forearm flareup.
Instead, Mets assistant Aaron Myers will be tasked with serving up meatballs to Alonso’s waiting bat.
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