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Mets Place Francisco Alvarez on 10-Day IL With Right-Thumb Injury

The club turns to Luis Torrens, with Hayden Senger recalled, as Alvarez’s thumb is slated for a 10–14 day re-evaluation.

Aug 17, 2025; Williamsport, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) advances home to score against the Seattle Mariners in the second inning at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez is heading to the injured list with another thumb injury.

Overview

  • Alvarez jammed his right thumb on a head-first slide into second during Sunday’s Little League Classic win in Williamsport.
  • New York placed him on the 10-day injured list Tuesday and recalled catcher Hayden Senger; Luis Torrens assumes primary duties.
  • After an MRI, the Mets set a roughly 10–14 day window to re-evaluate the injury, leaving the return timeline unsettled.
  • The 23-year-old had surged since his July 21 recall, batting .323 with a 1.054 OPS and 11 extra-base hits in 21 games.
  • The setback follows prior left-hand surgeries in 2024 (thumb ligament) and spring 2025 (hamate), renewing durability questions.