FRANCISCO ALVAREZ NEWS

Breather in second game Alvarez is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader in Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Perhaps Alvarez would have gotten the start had the Mets failed to capture the first game, but since they did win that contest it makes it an easy decision to rest him for this one. Luis Torrens will catch and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Alvarez (back) is starting at catcher and batting eighth for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez left Friday's game against Milwaukee due to back spasms. That kept him out of Saturday's lineup, though he did manage to pinch hit for Luis Torrens in the top of the eighth inning. Since Sept. 1, Alvarez has slashed .231/.355/.538 with five home runs and 14 RBI over 62 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Alvarez (back) isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez had to make an early exit from Friday's contest due to back spasms, and while his back his reportedly feeling better, per DiComo, he's not quite ready to return to the starting lineup. Luis Torrens will catch for Jose Quintana instead and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Alvarez (back) isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez had to make an early exit from Friday's contest due to back spasms, and while his back is reportedly feeling better, per DiComo, he's not quite ready to return to the starting lineup. Luis Torrens will catch for Jose Quintana and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Friday Alvarez was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers with an apparent lower-back injury, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez was grabbing at his back immediately after sliding into third base during the seventh inning and stayed on the ground for some time before being helped into the dugout by the Mets' trainers. No details on his injury have been provided just yet, but Luis Torrens may be in line for a few extra starts behind the plate if Alvarez is unable to play.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Power surge continues Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact The 22-year-old catcher stayed hot, taking Ranger Suarez deep for a solo shot in the second inning before adding a two-run double in the seventh off Orion Kerkering. Alvarez has 11 homers on the season, and five of them have come in his last nine games -- a stretch in which he's batting .286 (8-for-28) with 13 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez homered Thursday for the second time over the last three games, but he will be given a day of rest Friday. Luis Torrens will catch for the Mets and bat seventh.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving day off Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez will receive a break after making five straight starts, during which he went 5-for-18 with two homers and six RBI. Luis Torrens is working behind the plate Sunday for lefty David Peterson.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Friday Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Friday's 11-3 win over the Phillies.

Impact Alvarez snapped a scoreless tie in the fifth inning, blasting an Aaron Nola curveball off the left-field foul pole for a three-run homer. Alvarez has now gone deep in consecutive games after going 18 games without a long ball -- he went just 7-for-49 (.143) with a .379 OPS in that span. The 22-year-old backstop is now slashing .237/.305/.383 with eight homers, 37 RBI and 32 runs scored across 302 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving Sunday off Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Alvarez started the first two games of the series but will sit for the finale after going 0-for-5 with two walks, a hit-by-pitch and two strikeouts. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Luis Severino.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Monday's game against Boston.

Impact Alvarez will sit down for a second consecutive game after going 3-for-16 with two RBI over his last five contests. Luis Torrens will catch instead for Luis Severino and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Resting up Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Alvarez will get a breather for the day game after starting at catcher in both of the Mets' previous two contests. Luis Torrens will step in behind the dish in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Resting up Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Alvarez will get a breather for the day game after starting at catcher in both of the Mets' previous two contests. Luis Torrens will step in behind the dish in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Getting Thursday off Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.

Impact After logging a base hit and an RBI in both of the first two games of the series, Alvarez will now take a seat for Thursday's finale. Luis Torrens will catch instead for left-hander David Peterson and bat ninth.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

'Outside noises' behind Mets' Francisco Alvarez's power outage, says hitting coach Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez isn't as powerful as he was in 2023

AUGUST 26 • NJ.COM

Receiving break Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez is in the midst of a 3-for-42 slump and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale in San Diego. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Jose Quintana.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Alvarez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Alvarez started each of the first two games of the series but will begin Wednesday's finale on the bench. Luis Torrens is doing the catching for the Mets.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Discussing Francisco Alvarez's walk-off celebration | 08/20/2024 The Off Base crew talks about about Francisco Alvarez's walk-off homer celebration, other iconic walk-off celebrations and more on

AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM

Watch the Mets' Alvarez hit a walk-off homer on a 3-0 count Francisco Alvarez hits a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to lead the Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Orioles.

AUGUST 20 • NEWSDAY.COM

Francisco Alvarez's Walk-Off Homer Was Pure Cinema Mets win in style.

AUGUST 20 • SACBEE.COM

Francisco Alvarez's Walk-Off Homer Was Pure Cinema Mets win in style.

AUGUST 20 • KANSASCITY.COM

Plays hero Monday Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 4-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Alvarez took Seranthony Dominguez yard with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, breaking the 3-3 tie and giving New York the victory. Alvarez is 10-for-44 (.227) with a home run and a triple in August.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Tonight reacts to Alvarez's walk-off homer | 08/20/2024 The crew on MLB tonight reacts to Francisco Alvarez's walk-off home run after saying he should be given the green light on a 3-0 pitch

AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM