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Exits after being hit by foul tip Alvarez (hand) left Sunday's contest versus the Phillies in the bottom of the sixth inning, Tim Healey of Newsday Sports reports.

Impact Alvarez took two foul tips off of his left hand and he was forced to leave the game. Omar Narvaez replaced him behind the plate and more information on Alvarez's status will likely come following Sunday's contest.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Alvarez will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Phillies.

Impact One would expect a 71-83 team to maximize at-bats for its 21-year-old catcher of the future down the stretch, but it's instead been 31-year-old impending free agent to start three of the last four games behind the plate. Perhaps the Mets simply don't want to tax Alvarez's knees too much at the end of a long season. The rookie's .213/.286/.433 season slash line is good for a 97 wRC+, a perfectly acceptable mark for a catcher, but he's managed just a .171/.269/.291 line (60 wRC+) since the start of August, which suggests he could use a break.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Friday Alvarez is out of the lineup Friday versus the Phillies.

Impact Alvarez has been sharing starts this week with Omar Narvaez, who is behind the plate and batting ninth for the Mets on Friday at Philadelphia. Alvarez went 0-for-3 with an RBI sac fly in Thursday's series-opening loss.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Alvarez is not in the lineup Wednesday at Miami.

Impact Omar Narvaez will catch and bat ninth. Alvarez went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts in the Mets' loss to the Marlins on Tuesday, but the 21-year-old backstop holds an .818 OPS with two homers, four doubles and nine RBI in 13 games since the calendar flipped to September.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Monday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Miami.

Impact Alvarez appears to be receiving a routine day off after he started behind the dish in the final two games of the Mets' weekend series with the Reds while going 3-for-10 with two doubles and three RBI. Omar Narvaez will get the starting nod at catcher Monday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup Friday against Cincinnati, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez will get a day off Friday despite collecting a hit in each of his last three games -- including a home run Tuesday. Omar Narvaez will start behind the plate and bat ninth while Alvarez sits.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Wednesday Alvarez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Omar Narvaez will start at catcher and bat ninth. Alvarez recorded his 23rd home run and second stolen base of the year in the Mets' defeat of the D-backs on Tuesday.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Flashes skills in Tuesday's win Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The 21-year-old backstop took Scott McGough deep in the eighth for his 23rd homer of the season, a couple innings after he'd swiped his second bag of the year. Alvarez has looked fatigued down the stretch and is slashing just .164/.303/.291 over his last 20 games, but he remains a key part of the Mets' youth movement heading into 2024.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Tuesday Alvarez (hand) is back in the lineup Tuesday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Alvarez sat out of Monday's series opener after taking a pitch off his right hand Sunday in Minnesota, but X-rays turned up clean and he's good to go for Tuesday's tilt at Citi Field. The 21-year-old will start at catcher and bat ninth versus the Diamondbacks and right-hander Ryne Nelson.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Alvarez (hand) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez had to be removed from Sunday's win over the Twins after being hit on the hand by a pitch. X-rays came back negative and he's considered day-to-day, but the young catcher will miss at least one start. Omar Narvaez is behind the dish Monday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Managing hand issue Alvarez underwent an X-ray on his hand that came back negative following Sunday's win over the Twins, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Alvarez was removed from Sunday's matchup in the bottom of the seventh inning after going 1-for-1 while also being hit by a pitch. He's dealing with a hand injury but doesn't appear to be dealing with structural damage. The 21-year-old should tentatively be considered day-to-day ahead of Monday's series opener against the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Saturday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Twins.

Impact Alvarez will take a seat Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's series opener. Omar Narvaez will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Wednesday Alvarez is absent from the lineup Wednesday at Washington.

Impact Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a homer, a double, three RBI and three runs scored in the Mets' defeat of the Nationals on Tuesday, but Omar Narvaez will handle the catching duties for New York in Wednesday's series finale.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads charge in big win Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, a three-run home run, two additional runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 11-5 win over the Nationals.

Impact The rookie catcher kicked the Mets' offensive eruption into high gear in the first inning, crushing a Patrick Corbin fastball deep to left-center field. Alvarez's homer was his 22nd of the season while the steal was his first, but he also committed his 11th fielding error in 105 games. The 21-year-old's bat figures to play anywhere, so it'll be Alvarez's defense that determines whether he sticks behind the plate in the long term.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against Seattle.

Impact Alvarez will get a breather after going 2-for-13 with an RBI across his last five games. Omar Narvaez will take his place behind the dish and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup again Alvarez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact Alvarez has now started just two of the last five games and five of the last 10 contests. The young catcher might be tiring, as he comes into action Wednesday with a .459 OPS in August. Omar Narvaez will do the catching for Denyi Reyes.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out series opener Alvarez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez will sit for the second time in three days while the Mets remain conscious of managing the 22-year-old's catching workload as the season winds down. Omar Narvaez will get another turn behind the plate and could end up working in a roughly even timeshare with Alvarez in the final month of the campaign.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against the Angels.

Impact Alvarez is 0-for-10 with five strikeouts across his last three starts, so he'll take a game off to regroup Saturday. Omar Narvaez will fill in behind the plate and bat seventh.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting for second straight Alvarez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez is on the bench for the second game in a row, but the Mets haven't suggested that the young backstop is dealing with an injury. Instead, Alvarez's consecutive absences are likely part of a predetermined management plan, as manager Buck Showalter acknowledged over the weekend that the Mets intend to keep a close eye on the 21-year-old's workload heading into the final month of the season, per James O'Connell of the New York Daily News. Alvarez is still expected to remain the Mets' nominal No. 1 catcher down the stretch, though veteran Omar Narvaez could end up cracking the lineup more frequently than he has been for most of the season.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Receives breather Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Alvarez was behind the plate for New York's previous three games and will take a seat for the series finale in St. Louis. Omar Narvaez will catch for Carlos Carrasco and bat seventh Sunday.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets breather Wednesday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Alvarez appears to be receiving some routine maintenance while the Mets and Pirates conclude their series with a day game after a night game. Omar Narvaez will check in behind the dish in place of Alvarez, whose production has slowed down thus far in August with one home run and a .184 average on the month.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup Sunday against Atlanta.

Impact Alvarez is 1-for-8 with a double during New York's current series against Atlanta, and he'll take a seat for Sunday's finale. Omar Narvaez will take over behind the plate and bat sixth.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting Game 1 Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Impact Alvarez could be back in action for the nightcap, but Omar Narvaez will start behind the dish for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader and bat seventh.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Alvarez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a single, a walk and two runs scored in Monday's series opener versus Chicago, but Omar Narvaez will do the catching for the Mets on Tuesday as Daniel Vogelbach takes a turn at DH.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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