Francisco Álvarez, Mets Catcher, Suffers Thumb Injury
New York Mets catcher Francisco Álvarez will undergo an MRI on his right thumb after getting injured during a headfirst slide into second base on Sunday night against Seattle. Álvarez, despite the injury, remained in the game after connecting a double in the seventh inning. However, he did not participate in the reception during the eighth inning in the Mets’ 7-3 victory over the Mariners in the MLB Little League Classic.Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Alvarez would return to New York on Monday for an MRI. Before the injury, Álvarez had an outstanding performance, batting 3-for-4 with two runs scored and one RBI.At this moment, we don’t know what we’re facing.
Carlos Mendoza, Mets Manager
