Francisco Alvarez: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

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New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 21

Davis Stearns addresses Mets' catcher situation with Francisco Alvarez return looming

The New York Mets have been without (presumed) starting catcher Francisco Alvarez for the entire season to this point, as he suffered a broken hamate bone in his left hand during spring training that has kept him sidelined.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 20

New York Mets' Jeff McNeil, Francisco Alvarez to be evaluated Monday

It appears the New York Mets will have to continue to wait for the return of rehabbing starters Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez. Despite recent momentum, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed Sunday that the pair will be evaluated in Queens on Monday.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 18

Mets Francisco Alvarez, Frankie Montas injury updates speak volumes

The New York Mets have been playing with a depleted roster this season, as they suffered an abnormal number of injuries to key players during spring training that continue to affect their available players.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 16

Mets' Francisco Alvarez homers, hit in injured hand during rehab game

In a rehab game for the New York Mets' Double-A affiliate, the Binghamton Rumble Ponies, catcher Francisco Alvarez had his best offensive showing yet but exited after a concerning moment.

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 / Mets Merized Online / April 14

Minors Recap: McNeil, Alvarez Continue Rehab Assignments

It was a mixed bag of results from the Mets’ minor leagues on Sunday. Brandon Waddell continued his strong start to the season, tossing five scoreless innings for Syracuse in a 7-0 win over the IronPigs.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 10

Mets' Francisco Alvarez debuts in minors to begin rehab assignment

The New York Mets shouldn't have to wait much longer to have their starting catcher back behind the plate, as Francisco Alvarez began his rehab assignment Wednesday night in Port St.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 9

New York Mets urged to sign free agent backstop 'ASAP'

The New York Mets have not had the season they were hoping for when it comes to their catchers' health. This started when Francisco Alvarez suffered a fractured hamate bone in his left hand in early March, which required surgery and caused him to be sidelined for at least 6-8 weeks.

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 / New York Mets on SI / April 8

Injured Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez to begin rehab assignment

The New York Mets shouldn't have to wait much longer to have their starting catcher back. On Tuesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Francisco Alvarez will begin his rehab assignment in Port St.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 5

Fearsome Four Flexes Power at Citi Field Opener

The top of the order lived up to the preseason hype Friday at the Citi Field opener. (Recall that Francisco Alvarez said in spring training that the Mets had the best lineup in baseball.) It didn’t take long, with Francisco Lindor leading off the home first with a double (aided by a nifty slide around the tag attempt).

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 / Athlon Sports / March 10

Mets’ Predicted Move After Unfortunate Francisco Alvarez News

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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

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New York Mets News / Just Baseball / January 28

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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.