Luis Torrens Returns to Action with the Mets
Backup catcher Luis Torrens was reinstated to the 10-day injured list by the New York Mets, as they attempt to secure a playoff spot. Torrens had been out of action since September 7 due to a contusion on his right forearm. After going 0-4 with two strikeouts on Tuesday in his only rehab game with Triple-A Syracuse, he was available off the bench on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field. New York started the day with a 1 1/2 game lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks for the last National League wild card. Starting catcher Francisco Álvarez was back in the lineup after leaving Tuesday night’s 8-3 victory in the eighth inning, when he was hit on the left arm by a 100 mph fastball from Padres rookie Bradgley Rodríguez.Mendoza marveled at the toughness and determination shown by Alvarez, 23, who was already playing with a broken little finger on his left hand and a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb.“As soon as it happened last night, when he went out to the field, I thought he was going to be out. It didn’t sound good, from the dugout,” said Mets manager Carlos Mendoza. “He was in a lot of pain. So I knew he was going to be out of the game, right? And then, before the game is over, he’s in the dugout with ice and a smile on his face. I said to myself, wow.”
Carlos Mendoza, Mets Manager
To free up a roster spot for Torrens, the Mets sent catcher Hayden Senger to Syracuse. Torrens, an excellent defender with a strong arm, batted .225 with five home runs, 29 RBIs, and an OPS of .635 in 87 games.“It’s amazing,” Mendoza said. “This guy is something else, man.”
Carlos Mendoza, Mets Manager
