Overview

• Alvarez was struck on the left arm by a 100 mph fastball from Padres rookie Bradgley Rodriguez on Tuesday and exited the game in visible pain.
• He was replaced by Hayden Senger, later reappeared in the dugout with his arm wrapped in ice, and was seen smiling with teammates.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza said the pitch appeared to hit the triceps rather than the elbow and indicated the club was not planning imaging.
• The catcher returned to start Wednesday’s game against San Diego despite ongoing issues that include a right thumb UCL sprain slated for post‑season surgery and a previously broken left pinky.
• The Mets activated Luis Torrens from the injured list on Wednesday and optioned Senger to Triple-A Syracuse.