Impact Alvarez broke his streak of 20 games without a home run by hitting a solo shot during Friday's contest, and he'll now take a seat while Luis Torrens catches for Tylor Megill.
JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
FRANCISCO ALVAREZ
Getting breather Saturday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
Ends power drought Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over Atlanta.
Impact His third-inning shot off Charlie Morton capped a seven-run frame for the Mets and chased the veteran right-hander from the game. Alvarez snapped a 20-game home drought with the blast, a stretch in which he batted just .215 (14-for-65) with five RBI. Despite the power outage, the 22-year-old backstop has an impressive .273/.342/.448 slash line on the season in 51 contests.
JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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JULY 25, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Sitting out Tuesday Alvarez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Yankees.
Impact Alvarez will get a breather after going just 1-for-12 with four strikeouts to start off his second half. Luis Torrens will do the catching for the Mets on Tuesday.
JULY 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Receiving day off Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Impact Alvarez has gone 1-for-7 with a walk and an RBI to begin the second half, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's matchup in Miami. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for rookie righty Christian Scott.
JULY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Alvarez is out of the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rockies.
Impact Alvarez will be out of the lineup for the second time in three days -- he also rested Thursday versus Washington -- with Luis Torrens getting the start behind the plate Saturday. The day off isn't due to performance, as Alvarez has been hitting well of late, going 6-for-17 with a pair of doubles and three walks during his current five-game hitting streak.
JULY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Getting afternoon off Alvarez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez will receive a breather for Thursday's matinee contest after he had started each of the previous four days, with three coming at catcher and one at designated hitter. Luis Torrens will fill in behind the dish Thursday in place of Alvarez, who is slashing .300/.382/.433 thus far in July.
JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoining lineup Sunday Alvarez (elbow) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Alvarez was held out for Saturday's 5-2 win after he was struck in the left elbow by a fastball in Friday's 14-2 loss in the series opener, but the day off was apparently all the young catcher needed to overcome the soreness he had been experiencing. Since returning from the injured list June 11, Alvarez has slashed .338/.413/.600 with three home runs, 15 RBI and eight runs.
JULY 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Absent from lineup Saturday Alvarez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.
Impact Alvarez went 1-for-3 in Friday's 14-2 loss to Pittsburgh, and he is 4-for-17 with three RBI and eight strikeouts in July. Luis Torrens will start behind home plate Saturday and bat sixth against Pirates southpaw Bailey Falter.
JULY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Wednesday's lineup Alvarez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez started the first two games of the series but will sit Wednesday after going 3-for-10 with a double, a triple, three RBI and six strikeouts. Luis Torrens will handle the catching duties for rookie righty Christian Scott.
JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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Homers again in loss Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Cubs.
Impact Alvarez's solo home run off Jameson Taillon in the fifth inning was the only run the Mets could muster Saturday. He later added a double in the seventh frame and walked in the ninth. Alvarez has homered on back-to-back days and has gone 10-for-19 with two long balls and six RBI over his past five contests. The young catcher is hitting .284 with three home runs and 16 RBI in 88 at-bats this season.
JUNE 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Resting for day game Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.
Impact Alvarez will get a breather for the day game Sunday after he started behind the plate Friday and Saturday. Luis Torrens will step in as the Mets' starting catcher in place of Alvarez, who has gone 2-for-14 with two RBI through his first four starts since returning from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' Francisco Alvarez played in first game since injury | Here's how he did Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez played for Double-A Binghamton on Thursday
MAY 31, 2024 • NJ.COM
Mets provide big injury update on Francisco Alvarez Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez hasn't played since April 19
MAY 28, 2024 • NJ.COM
Cleared for rehab assignment Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Alvarez (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Thursday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Mendoza offered that Alvarez will catch 5-to-7 innings in his first game with Binghamton and build up from there. Alvarez is five weeks removed from undergoing surgery to repair a torn UCL in his left thumb. He was given an eight-week timetable to return following the operation, but the young catcher would appear to have a good shot to beat that timeline.
MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Looking good in batting practice Alvarez (thumb) was reaching exit velocities over 100 miles per hour during batting practice over the weekend, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Impact The 22-year-old catcher is still wearing a splint on his surgically repaired thumb, however, and the Mets aren't going to rush him back from the 10-day injured list. The team may also use his recovery period to have him work on his positioning behind the plate, as Alvarez has a tendency to be overeager reaching for pitches and is susceptible to getting his glove hand smacked by a swing. Alvarez was batting .236 (13-for-55) with one home run and eight RBI through 16 games when he was injured in mid-April.
MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Mets' Francisco Alvarez takes batting practice for first time since thumb surgery Francisco Alvarez was seen walking around Citi Field with a smile as wide as Broadway on Saturday mo...
MAY 26, 2024 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Alvarez (thumb) optimistic after taking BP NEW YORK -- After weeks of not swinging the bat because of a torn ligament in his left thumb, Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez took batting pr...
MAY 25, 2024 • MLB.COM
Hoping to take BP soon The Mets are aiming for Alvarez (thumb) to begin taking batting practice during their upcoming homestand, which begins Friday and runs through June 2, Mike Puma of the New York Pos...
Impact It's been a month since Alvarez had surgery to address a torn UCL in his left thumb, and he's almost ready to pick up a bat as he advances his rehab. The catcher remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list in mid-to-late June.
MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Gets stiches removed Alvarez had the stitches from his left thumb surgery removed Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Alvarez underwent surgery on a torn UCL in his left thumb April 23. The timeline for his return is eight weeks, which puts the catcher out of action until around late June. Alvarez is travelling with the team to continue participate in pregame pitcher/catcher meetings.
MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Set to have surgery Alvarez said Tuesday that he'll get surgery for the torn UCL in his left thumb Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Impact Alvarez noted that he expects to be be out for six-to-eight weeks, which would leave him sidelined until June. Alvarez sustained the thumb injury during Friday's game against the Dodgers after stumbling on his turn toward second base. He started the season slashing .236/.288/.364 with one home run and eight RBI over 59 plate appearances.
APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Needs surgery for torn UCL in thumb Alvarez will require surgery after being diagnosed with a torn UCL in his left thumb, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact Alvarez suffered the injury during Friday's game versus the Dodgers when he planted his left hand into the ground after stumbling on his turn toward second base. The catcher reportedly told teammates that he expected to miss 6-to-8 weeks, but a clearer timetable for his return could be available following the surgery. With Alvarez on the shelf, Omar Narvaez and Tomas Nido will handle the catching duties for the Mets.
APRIL 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 27, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM
