Overview

• Alvarez exited Sunday’s Little League Classic against the Seattle Mariners after jamming his right thumb on a head-first slide into second base.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza described the incident as “concerning,” highlighting that it follows two prior hand surgeries in the last 16 months.
• Medical staff will use the MRI to evaluate potential ligament damage and determine Alvarez’s recovery timeline.
• Luis Torrens replaced Alvarez defensively in the eighth inning and could absorb an expanded role behind the plate if needed.
• The injury halts Alvarez’s recent hot streak and adds urgency to the Mets’ roster decisions as they vie for a postseason berth.