Mets place catcher Francisco Alvarez on IL
Digest more
Alvarez, who injured the thumb diving into second base at the Little League Classic in Williamsport, Pa., on Sunday will be reevaluated in 10-14 days.
Francisco Alvarez is headed to the injured list after hurting his thumb on a slide on Sunday, which could be a big blow for the Mets' offense.
With Francisco Alvarez out for a minimum of 10 days, the Mets will lean on Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger to pick up some of the slack.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez exited Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in the Little League Classic in Williamsport with a right thumb injury. Alvarez will return to New York and undergo an MRI on Monday’s day off.
Francisco Alvarez was removed from the Mets game on Sunday night after jamming his right hand into second base during the Little League Classic.