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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Athlon Sports / April 14
Mets Facing Major Decision After Injury News
New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens has been in MLB for eight years. In that time, he has never had an OPS above .750 or an OPS+ above 107. Torrens has primarily been a backup catcher with limited offensive output.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 9
New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens undergoes MRI on forearm
Though the initial hope was that Luis Torrens would miss only "a couple of days," the New York Mets catcher’s absence from the starting lineup has extended into the middle of the week. Since his bruised right forearm made him a late scratch from Saturday’s lineup, Torrens has remained available off the bench for New York.
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 6
New York Mets injury updates: Dedniel Núñez, Luis Torrens
Before Sunday's series finale between the New York Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays, manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to the media and gave updates on a couple
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 5
Mets' Luis Torrens suddenly scratched from Saturday's lineup
The injury bug may have taken another bite out of the New York Mets. Just one day after manager Carlos Mendoza provided a positive update on regular starting catcher Francisco Alvarez, who is progressing back from a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, the Mets suddenly scratched the catcher starting in his place.
New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / March 21
Luis Torrens Stepping Up in Alvarez’s Absence 
With Francisco Alvarez likely out until May due to a fractured hamate bone in his left hand that necessitated surgery, the Mets need someone to step up and fill his role at the start of the regular season.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / March 10
Mets' Luis Torrens sends honest message about being Francisco Alvarez replacement
The New York Mets' injury-plagued spring training continued on Sunday once it was announced that starting catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, which will require surgery and keep him out for at least the next 6-8 weeks.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 17
Takeaways from Mets-Dodgers NLCS Game 3: Los Angeles takes 2-1 series lead following rout of New York
The Los Angeles Dodgers are inching closer to ending the New York Mets' magical postseason run and are just two wins away from advancing to the World Series.
MLB News / Amazin' Avenue / July 6
Mets 5, Pirates 2: Mets bounce back with a 5-2 win in Pittsburgh
Luis Torrens and the Mets bullpen led the team to a pallet-cleansing Saturday win. After one of those games that’s best forgotten on Friday, the Mets bounced back and topped the Pirates 5-2 on Saturday afternoon.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 25
Mets designate journeyman catcher for assignment
The New York Mets‘ have had a revolving door at the catching position this season. Francisco Álvarez has maintained the starting role when he has been healthy, but his backups have varied.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 24
Red-Hot Mets' Catcher Prepares to Face Former Team in Subway Series
The New York Mets may have the best catching tandem in Major League Baseball. Of course, Francisco Alvarez needs no introduction. Ever since his return from injury on June 11, the Mets have caught fire thanks to his brilliant pitch-framing, game-calling skills, and steadily-improving bat.
New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / June 11
Mets designate a long-time contributor for assignment
The writing was on the wall for president of baseball operations David Stearns that a difficult decision would be incoming. After designating Omar Narváez
New York Mets News / Amazin' Avenue / June 11
Francisco Álvarez reinstated from the Injured List, Tomás Nido designated for assignment
Luis Torrens will be the Mets’ backup catcher. After two and a half months on the shelf due to a thumb injury, Francisco Álvarez rejoins the Mets today.
New York Mets News / Field Level Media / June 5
Luis Torrens goes deep twice as Mets rout Nationals
Luis Torrens hit two of New York's three home runs, Luis Severino pitched eight strong innings and the visiting Mets beat the Washington Nationals 9-1 Wednesday to complete the three-game sweep.
MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / June 4
Former Popular Mariners' Catcher Has Big Moment For Mets on Monday!
The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals on Monday night, 8-7. It's been a tough year for the Mets, who are now 25-35 on the season. Washington fell to 27-32 with the loss.
MLB News / Fastball on SI / June 4
Former Popular Mariners' Catcher Provides Big Moment For Mets on Monday
The New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals on Monday night, 8-7. It's been a tough year for the Mets, who are now 25-35 on the season. Washington fell to 27-32 with the loss.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / June 1
The Mets acquire depth catcher from the Yankees
The New York Mets are in the midst of another disappointing campaign. After entering the season pegged as a sneaky third wild-card contender, the blue and orange are sitting 10 games under .500 (23-33) with a little more than a one-third of the season played.
MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / May 31
Former Seattle Mariners' Fan Favorite Dealt to New York Mets
According to multiple reports, former Seattle Mariners fan favorite Luis Torrens is on the move, having been dealt from the New York Yankees to the New York Mets.
MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / May 31
Yankees Reportedly Trading Veteran To Mets In Rare Cross-Town Deal
The New York Yankees aren't shying away from making moves. The 2024 Major League Baseball trade deadline is roughly two months away but that isn't slowing the Yankees down.
MLB News / Empire Sports Media / May 31
Yankees swing trade to send depth catcher to the Mets
The New York Yankees had signed Luis Torrens to a Minor League contract this past offseason, returning to the organization he began his professional career with.
New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / March 25, 2024
Yankees make 2 more roster cuts as spring training winds down
With opening day just a few days away, the New York Yankees are quickly reducing their roster to 26 men, making two additional moves on Monday afternoon.
New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / January 26, 2024
Yankees Sign Ex-Cubs Catcher To Bolster Organizational Depth
The New York Yankees continue to make moves left and right. New York may be done making splashy, expensive moves, but that doesn't mean the club is done adding to the organization.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 25, 2024
Yankees, Luis Torrens Agree To Minor League Deal
The Yankees have agreed to a minor league contract with catcher Luis Torrens, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com. Presumably, he’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee this spring.
Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / July 9, 2022
Mariners place reliever Ken Giles on 15-day IL with right shoulder tightness
The Mariners also placed reliever Erik Swanson on the paternity list and designated catcher Andrew Knapp for assignment on Saturday.
Seattle Mariners News / Yardbarker / June 27, 2022
Mariners catcher Luis Torrens placed on IL after injuring shoulder in brawl
Seattle Mariners catcher Luis Torrens landed on the 10-day injured list after suffering a shoulder injury that occurred during the team's bench-clearing brawl with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday.
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