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Francisco Alvarez injury: Mets' starting catcher lands on IL, may require season-ending surgery
With Alvarez sidelined, the Mets will have no choice but to turn over their catching duties to veteran Luis Torrens and Senger. Torrens has hit for a 68 OPS+ in 75 games to date; Senger, meanwhile, has hit for a 17 OPS+, albeit in a small sample size of 21 games.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez on IL after injuring thumb on slide
WASHINGTON — Just as he’s emerged as one of the Mets’ hottest hitters, catcher Francisco Alvarez is headed to the injured list with a right thumb injury sustained in a headfirst slide Sunday night, a source confirmed to The Athletic. The move was first reported by the New York Post.
Mets may need new catcher with Alvarez injured
Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. But New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says there’s a chance the slugging catcher can play through the pain and help the team in the final weeks of the regular season.
Francisco Alvarez and the New York Mets have been enjoying a strong stretch during this portion of the regular season. However, recent updates bring some concerning news for Alvarez.
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Little League Classic: Mets roll over Mariners as Little Leaguers embrace teams in Williamsport
The Seattle Mariners and New York Mets finished their three-game series with a field trip to Williamsport for the Little ...
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is used to facing heat on the baseball field, but it seems he's catching some from his own household as well.
The Mets' offense has been getting better lately, but their preferred lineup has a pair of key flaws that opponents can exploit late in games.
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