Francisco Alvarez: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / June 10

Mets Make Roster Move After Francisco Alvarez News

The New York Mets announced a pair of roster moves on Tuesday, including placing catcher Francisco Alvarez on the paternity list. To replace him, the

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 2

Mets catcher admits 'excited' reaction to being traded from Yankees

Luis Torrens has been one of the most unsung assets for the New York Mets this season. His ability to take over the starting catcher role after Francisco Alvarez broke a boke in his hand during spring training, hold down the fort, and then perform better than Alvarez since he made his return has endeared him to Mets fans.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 29

Underrated Mets asset deemed 'easy call' to usurp starter, per insider

Once it became clear that New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered a broken hamate bone in his hand during spring training and thus would miss several weeks of the regular season, some fans and media members suggested it was a foregone conclusion that New York's front office would look elsewhere for a backup catcher.

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

Mets manager gets blunt about 'inconsistent' slugger's hitting struggles

While the New York Mets have been one of the National League's best teams so far this season, that doesn't mean that every player has performed up to their standards, especially in the starting lineup.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 26

Is it time for the Mets to worry about Francisco Alvarez?

While Juan Soto has been the primary recipient of criticism to his sluggish start to 2025 with the New York Mets, he is not the only one struggling. Francisco Alvarez has not met expectations since making his season debut on April 25; in his fourth season, Alvarez is slashing just .232/.321/.304 with one home run and seven RBI.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / May 2

Mets 9, Cardinals 3: El Troll Awakens

Francisco Alvarez breaks out, Pete Alonso keeps rolling, and the Mets pick up their 22nd win of the season. After dropping two games in a row to close

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

Mets' Francisco Alvarez slugs first home run of 2025 season

It didn't take long for Francisco Alvarez to make his presence felt. The young backstop returned to the New York Mets' lineup on Friday, having recovered from surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 26

Francisco Alvarez homers, Mets shut out Nationals

Francisco Alvarez hit a two-run homer and the visiting New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 2-0 on Saturday. Francisco Lindor had three hits for the Mets, who set a new team record for wins in the month of April (17) one day after their seven-game winning streak was ended.

New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / April 26

Alvarez and Holmes lead Mets to rainy win

Francisco Alvarez hit his first 2025 homer to drive in the only runs of a tidy win. Despite a delayed start, a lengthy rain delay, and an offense that is by-and-large still scuffling (Juan Soto went hitless), the Mets bounced back from their walkoff loss on Friday with a 2-0 shutout win over the Nationals.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Mets GM Sends Message on Decision After Injury News

The New York Mets have been one of the best teams in baseball this season. New York has won 18 of its first 25 games and owns a five-game lead in the National League East Division.

New York Mets News / Fastball on SI / April 25

New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil Slated For Regular Season Debuts

The New York Mets have been playing shorthanded this season, down two starters from their surprise run to the NLCS last fall. Not that their absence can

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 25

Insider sets record straight on Francisco Alvarez's role upon Mets return

The New York Mets have been without starting catcher Francisco Alvarez for the entire regular season after Alvarez suffered a broken hamate bone in his left hand during spring training.

New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Francisco Alvarez, Jeff McNeil Eye Comeback as Mets Hit the Road

The New York Mets will be getting two big pieces back this weekend. Catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil could rejoin the Mets on Friday, when the team begins its road trip in Washington.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 23

Mets expect to activate two key players on Friday

The Mets are planning to reinstate catcher Francisco Alvarez and infielder/outfielder Jeff McNeil from the 10-day injured list on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza announced to reporters (video link via SNY).

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 23

Jeff McNeil, Francisco Alvarez set to rejoin Mets

Starting catcher Francisco Alvarez and starting infielder Jeff McNeil are expected to be activated from the injured list and join the New York Mets for their weekend road trip beginning Friday, MLB.com reported.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 15

New York Mets Star Hitting Second in First Double-A Rehab Game

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, out with a broken left hamate bone since spring training, is in the lineup on Tuesday for Double-A Binghamton.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 9

Injury update means Mets backups have less time to lock down spots

The New York Mets got some good news this week as injured stars Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil are heading to Florida for rehab assignments.

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New York Mets News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 11

Mets Make important Francisco Alvarez update after surgery

The New York Mets delivered crushing injury news about starting catcher Francisco Alvarez on Sunday, as ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that he requires surgery for a broken left hamate bone.

New York Mets News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 10

After Crushing Injury to Francisco Alvarez, New York Mets Have Minor League Options to Step In

The New York Mets will open the season with catcher Francisco Alvarez on the injured list after he broke the hamate bone in his left hand during live batting practice over the weekend.

New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Mets Must Pursue 194-Home Run Catcher Following Francisco Alvarez Injury

It wouldn’t quite be a New York Mets season without a troubling early-season injury. Young catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered a fractured hamate bone in his left hand Saturday.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / March 9

Mets C Francisco Alvarez (hand) to miss 6-8 weeks

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez fractured a hamate bone in his left hand and will be out six to eight weeks, manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Sunday.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / March 9

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New York Mets News / Last Word On Sports / March 9

Francisco Alvarez to Miss 6-8 Weeks with a Left Hamate Fracture

New York Mets starting catcher Franciso Alvarez will miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a fracture in his left hamate bone, announced Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 9

Francisco Alvarez out six to eight weeks

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will undergo surgery to fix a fractured left hamate bone.

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New York Mets News / Just Baseball / January 28

Will Francisco Alvarez Become the Slugger the Mets Dreamed Of?

According to FanGraphs WAR, New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has been a top-10 backstop in the sport over the past two seasons. He has produced 4.9 fWAR in 223 games.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / October 18