Jun 19, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) walks to the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images Brett Davis-Imagn Images

New York Mets option Francisco Álvarez to Triple-A

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI
By John Sparaco | Last updated Jun 22, 2025 1:02 PM ET

Despite Francisco Álvarez homering in Saturday night’s victory, the New York Mets are making a change behind the plate.

On Sunday afternoon, the Mets announced they had optioned Álvarez to Triple-A Syracuse. In a corresponding move, fellow catcher Hayden Senger was recalled to take his spot on the active roster.

We have made the following roster moves. pic.twitter.com/BMWJQHdocy
— New York Mets (@Mets) June 22, 2025

Álvarez, 23, has struggled to a .236/.319/.333 slash line (.652 OPS) to start the 2025 campaign, recording three home runs, 11 RBIs, and a 27.5% strikeout rate in 35 games. He missed the first month of the season due to a fractured hamate bone and has been working through mechanical adjustments ever since.

Last week, Tim Britton of The Athletic reported that multiple Mets officials acknowledged there could come a time when it would be better for Álvarez to work through those swing changes in the minor leagues. The former No. 1 prospect hit 25 home runs as a 21-year-old rookie in 2023 but saw a noticeable dip in power production after suffering a broken thumb early last season.

More to come.

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