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Mets Catcher Francisco Alvarez to Miss 6-8 Weeks After Hand Surgery

The 23-year-old fractured his left hamate bone during batting practice, leaving Luis Torrens as the team's primary catcher to start the season.

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Francisco Lindor #12, Francisco Alvarez #4 and Mark Vientos #27 of the New York Mets look on during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 17, 2025 in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
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Overview

  • Francisco Alvarez sustained a fractured hamate bone in his left hand during live batting practice and is scheduled for surgery, sidelining him for 6-8 weeks.
  • This marks Alvarez's second significant hand injury in as many seasons, following a torn thumb ligament last year that also required surgery.
  • Luis Torrens, the Mets' backup catcher, will take over starting duties, with Jakson Reetz, Chris Williams, and Hayden Senger competing for the backup role.
  • The Mets are considering external options to bolster their catching depth, with names like Tucker Barnhart and Tomas Nido speculated as potential targets.
  • The team faces additional injury challenges, including pitchers Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas, who are also expected to miss the start of the season.