Mets could sign veteran catcher to help spell for the injured Francisco Alvarez

The New York Mets will be without rising star catcher Francisco Alvarez for two months, leaving them with a need […] ... Read More

Francisco Alvarez likely out eight weeks as Mets set conservative injury plan

The second-year catcher stumbled rounding first base at Dodger Stadium on Friday and jammed the thumb. An MRI exam revealed the tear. Read More

Mets Notebook: Francisco Alvarez out 8 weeks after UCL thumb surgery

Expect the Mets to be without catcher Francisco Alvarez for the next two months. Alvarez had successful surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament on his left thumb on Tuesday. The Mets had ... Read More

When is Francisco Alvarez Coming Back? Fantasy Baseball Injury Return Update

Francisco Alvarez played 123 games last year and cemented his place as the New York Mets catcher. Although his batting average (.209) was subpar, the 22-year-old catcher hit 25 home runs, and there is ... Read More

Mets Francisco Alvarez replacements leave a lot to be desired after brutal injury

With the Francisco Alvarez injury keeping him out a while, the Mets' replacements at catcher leave a lot to be desired. Read More

Mets’ Jose Butto and Francisco Alvarez gaining confidence speaking English: ‘You feel like, wow, this is different’

Buttó is one of the Spanish-speaking Mets that has come so far with his English that he’s regularly speaking with the coaches, teammates and fans in what has become his second language. Even beyond ... Read More

The Mets say catcher Francisco Alvarez needs surgery on a torn ligament in his left thumb

LOS ANGELES (AP) — New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has a torn ligament in his left thumb and will need surgery, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday after a 6-4 win against the Los Angeles ... Read More

Mets Star ‘Willing To Listen’ on Extension That’s Been Projected at $96 Million

“The Mets haven’t broached the subject of an extension yet for Francisco Alvarez, but he’s thought ... but it is a strategy president of baseball operations David Stearns has taken in ... Read More

Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Sitting down Saturday

Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds. Alvarez has swung a hot bat to begin the year, going 8-for-24 with a homer and four RBI across his first seven games. Read More

Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Hot start to season

Alvarez has been one of the few bright spots in the early going for the 0-4 Mets, and after slugging 25 home runs as a rookie over 123 games in 2023, he's looking to add more consistent production ... Read More

Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Out of Tuesday's lineup

Alvarez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Alvarez is 1-for-13 with five strikeouts and a walk over his past four games, and he'll take a ... Read More

Mets' Steve Cohen on 2023 Spending Spree: 'Clearly' Money Doesn't Buy Wins in MLB

and Francisco Alvarez (22). The Mets, at least, have a decent prospect pool, ranking No. 13 in MLB.com's farm system rankings. Jett Williams, Drew Gilbert, Luisangel Acuña and Ryan Clifford rank ... Read More