Francisco Álvarez
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Jun 22 2025The Mets optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 11-4 win over Philadelphia, but the Mets will still send him to the minors because he's struggled to a .236/.319/.333 slash line and 27.5 percent strikeout rate through 35 contests this season. The 23-year-old started to revamp his swing mechanics over the winter, but his spring training was interrupted by a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, which sidelined him for the first month of the season. The Mets are likely sending Alvarez down to continue working on his swing, and he should return to the big club once he straightens out his plate approach. Hayden Senger was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move to serve as New York's backup catcher, while Luis Torrens is poised to take over the No. 1 job.
Jun 19 2025Alvarez is slashing only .191/.286/.265 over his last 20 games with one home run and three RBI, but the Mets believe he's close to emerging from his slump, Tim Britton of the Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old catcher began revamping his swing mechanics in the offseason, but a fractured hamate bone this spring derailed Alvarez's progress, and he's struggled to get comfortable at the plate since coming off the IL. "The past week, I feel like he's hitting the ball in the air, hitting the ball hard - something we didn't see early on when he got back from the injury," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday. "I like some of the takes with some of the breaking balls. I know he's working." The team has had internal discussions about optioning Alvarez to Triple-A until he turns things around, but a lack of catching depth in the organization makes that tricky, especially while he's still contributing defensively. Should that prove to be necessary, Luis Torrens would take over as New York's No. 1 catcher until Alvarez regains his confidence as a hitter.
Jun 18 2025Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Torrens will do the catching and bat sixth as the Mets try to even the series. Alvarez went hitless in Tuesday's game and is 1-for-14 over his last four tilts.
Jun 14 2025Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will get a breather Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's game. Luis Torrens will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.
Jun 12 2025The Mets activated Alvarez (personal) from the paternity list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez was away from the club for two days while welcoming a new baby. He's back in the lineup for the series finale against the Nationals on Thursday, starting at catcher and batting ninth.
Jun 10 2025The Mets placed Alvarez on the paternity list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old will be away from the team for a few days in order to spend some time with his growing family. Alvarez should be back with the Mets by Friday's series opener versus the Rays. In the meantime, Luis Torrens should serve as New York's primary backstop, while Hayden Senger was promoted Tuesday to fill the backup job.
Jun 9 2025Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old backstop took advantage of a road trip to Coors Field, slugging a solo shot in the ninth inning off Zach Agnos. The long ball was the second of the season for Alvarez, snapping a 26-game homer drought during which he'd slashed a tepid .236/.327/.270 with just six RBI. He's been showing signs of life at the plate however, batting .303 (10-for-33) over his last nine contests.
Jun 4 2025Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will grab a seat on the bench Wednesday after going 2-for-7 with an RBI across the first two games of the series. Luis Torrens will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
Jun 1 2025Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez started the first two games of the series and will sit for Sunday's finale after going 1-for-7 with three strikeouts. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Clay Holmes.
May 28 2025Alvarez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez went 2-for-5 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch in the first two games of the series and will take a seat for Wednesday's finale. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Griffin Canning.
May 25 2025Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will remain on the bench for the second game in a row and the third time in four contests while he's struggled to get going at the plate since being activated from the injured list April 25. Through his first 20 games of the season, Alvarez is hitting .232 with a 29.5 percent strikeout rate and has just three extra-base hits (one home run, two doubles) over 78 plate appearances. Until his bat begins to heat up, Alvarez looks like he could be part of a timeshare behind the plate with Luis Torrens.
May 24 2025Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will get a chance to rest Saturday after going 0-for-5 with a walk and two strikeouts in Friday's 13-inning loss. Luis Torrens will take his place at catcher and bat sixth.
May 21 2025Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After starting each of the last three games, Alvarez will get a breather in Wednesday's series finale. The Mets will turn to Luis Torrens at catcher as they try to avoid being swept.
May 17 2025Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-2 with two walks and a run scored in Friday's series opener, Alvarez will step out of the lineup Saturday to give Luis Torrens a chance to start behind the dish.
May 14 2025Alvarez is not in the Mets' starting lineup against the Pirates on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will get a breather after going 0-for-6 with a walk and two strikeouts over the first two games of the series. Luis Torrens (groin) will serve behind home plate and bat out of the sixth spot.
May 11 2025Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will receive a breather while the Mets close out their series versus the Cubs with a day game after a night game. Luis Torrens will replace Alvarez behind the dish, forming a battery with starting pitcher Griffin Canning.
May 7 2025Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will get a breather for Wednesday's afternoon game after catching each of the previous three contests. Luis Torrens is behind the dish and batting fifth for the Mets.
May 4 2025Alvarez is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader in St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will take a seat for the early game but should be back behind the plate for the second contest of the day to form a battery with starting pitcher Tylor Megill. Luis Torrens will handle the catching duties in Game 1.
May 3 2025Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets will give Alvarez a day off after he went 3-for-5 with three RBI during Friday's win. While he rests, Luis Torrens will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
May 1 2025Alvarez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Torrens will get a turn behind the dish while Alvarez rests for the day game after playing all nine innings at catcher in Wednesday night's 4-3 loss. Since returning from the injured list last Friday, Alvarez has gone 4-for-21 with a home run, a double, two walks and three RBI in his first five games of the season.
Apr 20 2025Manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that Alvarez (hand) is scheduled to continue his minor-league rehab assignment this week, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The skipper previously indicated that Alvarez could be back during the current homestand, which ends Wednesday, but it appears the 23-year-old backstop will be on the shelf for at least a few more days. Alvarez has gone 6-for-27 with a walk and three homers across seven rehab games in the minors, and he's still on track to make his season debut for the Mets before the end of April.
Apr 17 2025Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Thursday that Alvarez (hand) could be activated from the 10-day injured list before the team's homestand ends April 23, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will catch back-to-back, nine-inning rehab games with Double-A Binghamton on Friday and Saturday and, if that goes well, the club will have "a conversation" about the catcher's status, per Mendoza. A day of rest seems likely after Alvarez catches back-to-back contests, which points to a return Monday versus the Phillies. Alvarez is coming back from surgery on a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.
Apr 16 2025Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Alvarez is "fine" after having to exit Tuesday's rehab game with Double-A Binghamton following a hit-by-pitch on his surgically repaired left hand, SNY.tv reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez initially stayed in the game after being plunked but was eventually removed. However, he has evidently checked out fine and the incident shouldn't alter when he will be activated for his season debut, which will be soon. Alvarez had surgery back in early March on a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.
Apr 8 2025Manager Carlos Mendoza said that Alvarez (hand) will begin a rehab assignment Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old took live batting practice Tuesday, and that was apparently the final hurdle before being cleared for game action. Alvarez has been sidelined for the past month due to a hamate fracture in his left hand for which he underwent surgery, and he'll likely need at least a handful of games in the minors to get up to speed before making his 2025 debut for the Mets.
Apr 4 2025Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Alvarez (hand) will catch a bullpen session and hit in the batting cage Friday, SNY.tv reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez is ramping up baseball activities as he works his way back from surgery on a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. There is no firm timeline yet for Alvarez's return, but he could still rejoin the Mets before the end of April.
Mar 27 2025The Mets placed Alvarez on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to recovery from left hand surgery, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez had the stitches removed from his hand earlier this week and will begin strengthening exercises. He could make it back before the end of April if all goes well.
Mar 26 2025Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Alvarez had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired left hand Monday and will begin strengthening exercises, SNY.tv reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Alvarez has regained the necessary strength in his hand, he will progress to baseball activities. Alvarez is a little over two weeks into a projected 6-to-8 week timetable for his return, so he could make it back before the end of April if everything goes well. In the meantime, Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger will handle the catching duties for the Mets.
Mar 9 2025Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Alvarez has been diagnosed with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand and will be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks after he undergoes surgery Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez last saw Grapefruit League action Friday against the Nationals, but it's unclear exactly how he suffered the injury. The 23-year-old missed over seven weeks in 2024 due to a torn UCL in his left thumb, and he struggled to find much consistency when healthy with 11 home runs and a .237/.307/.403 slash line over 100 regular-season games. Making his 2025 debut in late April is likely the best-case scenario while coming back from a fracture in his glove hand, but there's a real chance Alvarez doesn't return from the injured list until May. Luis Torrens is poised to take over as the No. 1 catcher in the interim, though the Mets could look outside the organization to bolster their depth behind the plate.
Feb 14 2025Alvarez retooled his swing mechanics at Maven Baseball Lab this offseason on the recommendation of J.D. Martinez, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. "I think I can put the ball in the air more, hit the ball to the opposite way more," Alvarez said this week. "I'm very powerful; I don't have to pull every pitch." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 23-year-old catcher is coming off a disappointing 2024 campaign at the plate, managing just 11 homers and a .710 OPS in 100 big-league games after slugging 25 long balls over 123 games for the Mets in 2023. Alvarez's decline was fueled by an increase in his groundball rate (career-high 52.2 percent) and decrease in his hard-hit rate (30.8 percent, nearly a five percent drop from the year before). While at the lab, Alvarez focused on tweaking his stance and lower-body movement to eliminate a tendency to pull off the ball rather than staying square and driving pitches back up the middle. "He wants to be a complete hitter, not just a power hitter," Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said. "In order for anyone to be a complete hitter, you need to use the whole field." Alvarez's career .221 batting average in the majors doesn't suggest he'll suddenly be challenging for batting titles, but there is plenty of room for improvement in his 2024 performance.
Sep 30 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader in Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 29 2024Alvarez (back) is starting at catcher and batting eighth for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 28 2024Alvarez (back) isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 27 2024Alvarez was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers with back spasms, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but Luis Torrens may be in line for a start or two behind the dish if Alvarez needs to miss some time.
Sep 22 2024Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 20 2024Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 15 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 13 2024Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Friday's 11-3 win over the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 8 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 2 2024Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Monday's game against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Sep 1 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 29 2024Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 25 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 21 2024Alvarez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez started behind the plate for both of the first two games of the series but will begin Wednesday's finale on the bench. Luis Torrens will handle catching duties for the Mets.
Aug 19 2024Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 4-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Aug 18 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez went 1-for-7 with a walk, a run and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series and will take a seat Sunday. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for Paul Blackburn in the series finale.
Aug 15 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Torrens will get a turn behind the plate as the Mets wrap up their series versus Oakland with a day game after a night game. Alvarez caught all nine innings of Wednesday's 9-1 win, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run.
Aug 8 2024Alvarez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez was behind the plate for Wednesday's 5-3 win, but Luis Torrens started at catcher in the series opener and is back in the lineup for the finale. Alvarez did come off the bench in the middle of Tuesday's game and delivered a hit, so it's possible the Mets look to sub him in for Torrens at some point Thursday.
Aug 6 2024Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will get a breather Tuesday after going 4-for-13 with an RBI and two runs scored over his last three games. Luis Torrens will catch for right-hander Luis Severino and bat seventh.
Aug 3 2024Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going just 2-for-20 with a home run over his last five games. While he rests, Luis Torrens will catch for left-hander David Peterson and bat seventh.
Jul 31 2024Alvarez (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez was absent from the lineup for the last two contests while battling some soreness in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. He's ready to roll now and will form a battery with right-hander Luis Severino as the Mets try to complete the series sweep.
Jul 30 2024Alvarez (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez is dealing with shoulder soreness in his non-throwing arm and will be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Luis Torrens will catch and bat eighth Tuesday.
Jul 29 2024Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez is absent from Monday's lineup versus the Twins due to left shoulder soreness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Mendoz said Alvarez will be available off the bench, though he would prefer to give his top catcher the full day off before returning him to the lineup Tuesday. Luis Torrens will draw the start behind the dish Monday.
Jul 27 2024Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 23 2024Alvarez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 21 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 13 2024Alvarez is out of the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 11 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 7 2024Alvarez (elbow) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jul 6 2024Alvarez (elbow) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez went 1-for-3 in Friday's 14-2 loss to Pittsburgh, during which he was struck in the left elbow by a 99 mph fastball from Paul Skenes in the fourth inning, per Pat Ragazzo of SI.com. Luis Torrens will start behind home plate Saturday and bat sixth against Pirates southpaw Bailey Falter.
Jul 3 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 30 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a well-deserved day off for Alvarez, who posted a .471/.558/.882 slash line with five doubles and three homers while starting the past 17 games. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Luis Severino on Sunday.
Jun 26 2024Alvarez went 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, three total runs and three total RBI in a 12-2 victory versus the Yankees on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez touched up Yankees starter Luis Gil for a two-run homer in the third inning and added a run-scoring double in the fifth. The catcher also singled for his third three-hit performance during his current nine-game hitting streak. Alvarez has been scorching during that stretch, batting .516 (16-for-31) with three home runs, nine RBI and a 7:7 BB:K. His slash line is up to an impressive .313/.383/.521 on the campaign.
Jun 22 2024Alvarez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 8-1 loss to the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 21 2024Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Friday's 11-1 win over the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez opened the second inning with a 420-foot solo home run off Shota Imanaga then walked in the fourth and ninth frames. The homer was Alvarez's first since returning from a thumb injury June 11, and he has eight hits and five RBI during a modest four-game hitting streak. On the season, Alvarez is slashing .271/.319/.400 with two home runs and 15 RBI in 91 plate appearances.
Jun 19 2024Alvarez went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Mets' offense has suddenly roared to life, scoring 52 runs over the course of a seven-game win streak, and it's perhaps no coincidence that Alvarez returned from his thumb injury the day before the streak started. The 22-year-old backstop has delivered back-to-back three-hit performances, boosting his slash line on the season to .269/.305/.372 through 24 contests with a homer, nine runs and 14 RBI.
Jun 17 2024Alvarez went 3-for-5 with a run scored and two RBI in Monday's win against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez singled and scored in the fifth inning before delivering RBI base hits in the sixth and eighth frames. He entered Monday's game in a 2-for-14 (.143) slump since returning from the injured list. Alvarez produced his first multi-hit game since April 11. He's now slashing .243/.282/.338 with 12 RBI through 23 games this season.
Jun 16 2024Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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.
Jun 13 2024Alvarez is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez started at catcher in the first two games of the series after being activated from the 10-day injured list, but he will sit out the finale. Luis Torrens will do the catching for Luis Severino.
Jun 11 2024The Mets activated Alvarez (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez has been sidelined since late April with a fractured left thumb but is ready to roll after playing in six rehab games. It's possible the Mets will ease him back into everyday action with some extra off days mixed in, but he will immediately regain his role as the club's primary catcher. Alvarez was slashing .236/.288/.364 with one home run in 16 contests before getting hurt.
Jun 9 2024Alvarez (thumb) resumed his rehab assignment Sunday with High-A Brooklyn, starting at catcher while going 0-for-5 in a 7-6 loss to Aberdeen. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 3-for-14 with a home run and three walks across the first five games of his rehab assignment, Alvarez had been out of the Brooklyn lineup for each of the previous three days while tending to a family matter in his native Venezuela. He rejoined Brooklyn for its final game of the week, and though he came up empty at the plate, getting additional at-bats under his belt is the more pressing concern for Alvarez as he looks to prove he's made a full recovery from the left thumb surgery he underwent in late April. If the Mets are comfortable with Alvarez's health coming out of Sunday's contest, he could be activated from the 10-day injured list for the start of the big club's series with the Marlins that begins Tuesday.
Jun 7 2024Alvarez (thumb) has flown back to his native Venezuela to tend to a family matter, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez had been set for activation June 11 upon the Mets' return home from London, but he might now be back a day or two later. The young catcher has been sidelined since April 20 with a fractured left thumb and has played five rehab games, going 3-for-14 with one home run.
Jun 6 2024Alvarez (thumb) will be behind the plate for Triple-A Syracuse on both Friday and Saturday before serving as the designated hitter Sunday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The young catcher is on track to return from a fractured left thumb early next week when the Mets return from London, but the organization will put him through his paces this weekend to make sure he's ready. Alvarez caught a combined no-hitter with High-A Brooklyn on Tuesday, and he's drawn praise from coaches for the work he's put in during his rehab assignment. While his thumb will remain in a splint for a while yet, he should immediately slot back in as New York's starting catcher when he returns, although his backup -- whether that's Tomas Nido or Luis Torrens -- could still see a bigger workload in the short term as Alvarez gets eased back into action.
Jun 3 2024Manager Carlos Mendoza said Monday that Alvarez (thumb) won't join the Mets for their two-game series in London with the Phillies this weekend, but the catcher could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list June 11 for the start of the club's homestand, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: On the shelf since April 20 with a fractured left thumb that eventually required surgery, Alvarez is closing in on a return after he initiated a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton this past weekend. He made three starts at catcher with Binghamton and went 2-for-8 with a home run and two walks, but the Mets want him to pick up more reps in the minors before he comes off the IL. Alvarez is likely to either stick around at Binghamton or shift his assignment to Triple-A Syracuse in the coming days, and if he escapes without any setbacks, he should settle back in as the Mets' primary backstop beginning next week.
May 28 2024Mets 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. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 24 2024Alvarez (thumb) is set to participate in batting practice Saturday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez landed on the 10-day IL after tearing the UCL in his left thumb while rounding the bases against the Dodgers on April 19. His batting practice Saturday will mark the first time Alvarez has picked up a bat since undergoing surgery for the UCL tear, and the 22-year-old catcher is on track for a return in mid-to-late June, barring any setbacks. Before the injury, Alvarez was slashing .236/.288/.364 with one home run and eight RBI over 59 plate appearances.
May 22 2024The 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 Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 6 2024Alvarez had the stitches removed Monday from his surgically repaired left thumb, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez underwent surgery April 23 to address a torn UCL in the thumb on his glove hand. At the time his surgery was performed, the Mets estimated that Alvarez would need eight weeks to make a full recovery, so he appears unlikely to return from the injured list until around late June. A more precise target date for his return should come into focus once he resumes taking batting practice and performing defensive drills.
Apr 23 2024Alvarez (thumb) underwent surgery on his left thumb Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a torn UCL in his left thumb and he will now officially begin the road to recovery. The Mets said Tuesday that the catcher is expected to miss eight weeks of action while recovering from the surgery, likely sidelining Alvarez until late June. In the meantime, Omar Narvaez and Tomas Nido will continue to split the work behind the plate for New York.
Apr 21 2024Alvarez will get surgery Tuesday for the torn UCL in his left thumb and expects to miss 6-to-8 weeks, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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. Omar Narvaez and Tomas Nido will handle the catching duties while Alvarez is sidelined.
Apr 20 2024Alvarez will require surgery after being diagnosed with a torn UCL in his left thumb, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: 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 at 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.