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Mets Fast-Track Francisco Alvarez’s Rehab, Call Up Jonah Tong for Friday Start

The club is prioritizing quick returns to shore up a thinned staff in a tight playoff race.

Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) hits a single against the Texas Rangers in first inning MLB baseball action in Toronto on Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jon Blacker
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Overview

  • Francisco Alvarez will begin a minor-league rehab assignment Wednesday after spraining the UCL in his right thumb on Aug. 17, with surgery deferred until the offseason.
  • Alvarez reported no pain gripping or throwing and the Mets will evaluate his defense during the rehab stint, leaving open a possible September return if he tolerates game action.
  • New York placed reliever Reed Garrett on the 15-day injured list with elbow inflammation and called up left-hander Jose Castillo; imaging showed no UCL damage and the team expects Garrett back after the minimum.
  • Top pitching prospect Jonah Tong was promoted to start Friday against the Marlins to serve as a sixth starter during a 16-game stretch without off-days after dominating in Double-A and two Triple-A outings.
  • The Yankees reinstated right-hander Fernando Cruz from the injured list before Tuesday’s game against Washington, restoring a key late-inning option to their bullpen.