Francisco Alvarez: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / October 7

Mets’ Projected Arbitration Salaries for 2026

Francisco Alvarez and David Peterson highlight the nine Mets who will be arbitration-eligible this winter. MLBTradeRumors continued their annual arbitration projections (how much a team will offer a player) on Monday.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29

Mets catcher to undergo thumb surgery in coming days

He has been known to be dealing with an thumb injury over the final six weeks of the New York Mets' season that he was capable of playing through but would eventually require him to go under the knife.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 25

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza reveals why Francisco Alvarez did not start on Thursday

The New York Mets entered Thursday with a slim half-game lead over the Cincinnati Reds in the NL Wild Card race. So when Francisco Alvarez was left out of the starting lineup for the series finale against the Chicago Cubs, the decision quickly raised eyebrows.

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MLB News / Total Apex Sports / September 24

New York Mets Secure Big Win Over Chicago Cubs To Keep Postseason Hopes Alive

Just when you thought the New York Mets were about to faceplant their way out of the playoff picture, they pulled a rabbit out of a hat at Wrigley Field.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 23

Mets’ Francisco Alvarez, Edwin Diaz shine in massive win vs. Cubs

The New York Mets are back inside the wild card picture in the National League following a huge 9-7 win against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday night at Wrigley Field in Chicago.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 17

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Alvarez, Neto, Skubal

On September 15, the Astros confirmed that star slugger Yordan Alvarez suffered an ankle sprain in what was another tough turn for him this year. The Astros indicated on the 16th that Alvarez will be out for some time, a concern as the team inches closer to the postseason.

New York Mets News / Total Apex Sports / September 16

New York Mets Catcher Francisco Alvarez Leaves Game With Apparent Injury

Just when you thought a Mets game might end without a collective gasp from the fanbase, the baseball gods decided to have a laugh. Catcher Francisco Alvarez left the game after being drilled by a fastball during what was shaping up to be a rare, stress-free 8-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / September 8

New York Mets lose catcher to the IL

Less than a week after getting Francisco Alvarez back, the New York Mets are once again down another catcher. As Jon Heyman of the New York Post first

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 4

Mets making big Francisco Alvarez injury move in time for Reds series

The New York Mets are making a critical move ahead of a pivotal weekend. As part of their ongoing playoff push, the club is set to activate catcher Francisco Alvarez from the injured list on Friday, just in time for a crucial series against the Cincinnati Reds with Wild Card implications.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 31

Mets provide another much-needed positive update on Francisco Alvarez

If it weren’t for bad luck, New York Mets young catcher Francisco Alvarez would have no luck at all. A spring training injury set him back from the start, and led to him enduring a brutal beginning to the 2025 season both offensively and defensively.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 30

New York Mets provide promising Francisco Alvarez update

Despite fracturing his left pinky in a rehab game a few days ago, New York Mets catcher Francisco Álvarez has not let it slow him down. According to manager Carlos Mendoza, Álvarez will be in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse as a designated hitter Saturday night.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 28

$Mets C Francisco Alvarez plans to play through pinky fracture$

Mets C Francisco Alvarez plans to play through pinky fracture

Despite yet another injury, this time a small fracture on the pinky finger of his left hand, New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez still intends on playing in the major leagues down the stretch.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 27

Mets' Francisco Alvarez leaves rehab game after hit by pitch

This was not something the New York Mets wanted to see during Francisco Alvarez's rehab game. During his first rehab game on Wednesday for Triple-A Syracuse, Alvarez was forced to leave the game early after getting hit by a pitch on his left hand.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / August 26

Mets' Francisco Alvarez News Emerges After 7 Straight Missed Games

The New York Mets are looking to gain momentum heading into the final month of the season, currently sitting six games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first in the NL East and holding sole possession of the final wild card spot.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Mets catcher could play through thumb injury but will require surgery

If he can’t play through it a few weeks from now, he could be done for the year.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / August 19

Reports: Mets C Francisco Alvarez (thumb) headed to IL

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will be placed on the injured list with a right thumb injury, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. Alvarez sustained the injury while sliding into second base during the seventh inning of New York's 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday in the Little League Classic.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 19

Mets to place catcher on injured list in crushing blow

Losing him for any period of time is a crushing blow to a flailing Mets club that has come out of the All-Star break with an 11-16 record — including just a 4-11 mark in August.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 17

Mets’ Francisco Alvarez suffers concerning injury vs. Mariners

The New York Mets secured a much-needed win over the Seattle Mariners in the 2025 MLB Little League Classic on Sunday night in Williamsport, but the 7-3 victory came at the cost of a concerning injury to catcher Francisco Alvarez.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 17

Francisco Alvarez proving he is the Mets’ franchise catcher

It wasn't long ago that optimism surrounding New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was at an all-time low. After suffering a fractured hamate bone in his left hand during Spring Training, Alvarez didn't make his season debut until April 25.

New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Mets’ Francisco Alvarez gets good news after exiting Padres game early with injury

New York Mets’ catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered an injury scare on Wednesday in the 5-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. However, he and the club received good news, as it sounds like Alvarez may have avoided serious injury.

MLB News / Angels Nation / July 22

Back from Minors, Francisco Alvarez Sparks Mets’ Comeback Win Over Angels, 7-5

Francisco Alvarez made a strong return from the minors with a key double, and Juan Soto delivered the game-tying hit as the New York Mets rallied from a four-run hole to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 7-5 on Monday night.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / July 22

Francisco Alvarez addresses how demotion 'changed' him

Mets' Francisco Alvarez addresses how minor-league demotion 'changed' him

The New York Mets recalled catcher Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse in an attempt to give their lineup a spark.

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New York Mets News / Field Level Media / July 21

Mets recall C Francisco Alvarez from Triple-A

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / June 20

Scout, analysts address if Mets should make drastic Francisco Alvarez move

SNY's John Harper spoke with a major-league scout and multiple analysts about how the Mets should handle Francisco Alvarez leading up to the All-Star break.

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