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Mets Start Luis Torrens at Catcher as Francisco Alvarez Struggles Continue

Manager Carlos Mendoza vows to keep Alvarez in the lineup as he works to overcome recent defensive missteps paired with an ongoing offensive slump.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 02: Luis Torrens #13 of the New York Mets looks out from the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on June 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Mets started Luis Torrens at catcher Wednesday after removing Alvarez from the lineup following his key errors in Tuesday’s extra-innings loss to the Braves.
  • Alvarez has slumped to a .235 batting average with two home runs and a .636 OPS this season as he recovers from spring hamate surgery and adjusts to offseason swing changes.
  • Alvarez acknowledged calling a splitter that led to Marcell Ozuna’s three-run double and a subsequent throwing error that contributed to the 5-4 defeat.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza insists Alvarez will stay in the lineup to regain confidence, emphasizing his long-term potential.
  • The pitching staff, including Reed Garrett, continues to praise Alvarez’s game-calling and defensive prowess, highlighting his 33.3% caught-stealing rate.