Jeff McNeil left Sunday’s Mets game during the first inning after being hit by a pitch. He was diagnosed with a shin contusion and X-rays were negative, according to the team.

The 27-year-old, who entered the day second in the National League with a .336 batting average, initially stayed in the game but was removed for a pinch-hitter when the Mets batted around in a six-run opening inning.

Aaron Altherr took McNeil’s place. Michael Conforto, who hit a two-run homer, shifted from center field to right, where McNeil started, while Altherr entered in center.