Mets Catcher Alvarez Out With Thumb Injury: What's Next?
In a concerning development for the New York Mets, their top prospect and starting catcher Francisco Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left thumb sprain sustained during Wednesday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The injury occurred in the second inning when Alvarez stumbled while rounding first base on an infield grounder, bracing himself with his left hand on the ground.
Alvarez, who made his highly anticipated major league debut last season, has struggled to find his footing at the plate so far in 2024, hitting just .