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Mets Place Francisco Alvarez on IL With Right-Thumb UCL Sprain as Team Weighs Surgery Against Late-Season Return

The Mets will reassess his pain tolerance in 10 to 14 days to determine whether he can postpone surgery.

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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Overview

  • An MRI identified a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in Alvarez’s right thumb, and manager Carlos Mendoza said surgery is needed but a short-term return remains possible.
  • The catcher was placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Monday, with a formal re-evaluation scheduled in 10–14 days.
  • Luis Torrens took over primary catching duties Tuesday, and Hayden Senger was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse.
  • Alvarez jammed the thumb on a head-first slide into second base during Sunday’s Little League Classic win over the Mariners.
  • Since his July 21 recall from Triple-A, Alvarez has batted .323 with four home runs and 13 RBIs in 21 games, elevating the offensive impact of his absence for a club fighting for a playoff spot.