Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez to undergo MRI on right thumb after head-first slide in Williamsport
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez will undergo an MRI on his right thumb after he jammed the hand on a head-first slide into second base Sunday night against Seattle, during the MLB Little League Classic at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pa. Alvarez stayed in the game after his seventh-inning double but did not play in the eighth as the Mets defeated the Mariners 7-3.
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez would return to New York on Monday for the MRI, and emphasized that the club doesn’t yet know the severity of the issue. “Right now, we don’t know what we’re dealing with,” Mendoza said.
Alvarez finished 3-for-4 with two runs scored and an RBI in the win. The injury comes at a moment that could affect the Mets’ depth behind the plate, depending on what the MRI reveals, though no timetable for his return has been provided.
The Little League Classic in Williamsport has become a marquee stop on the MLB schedule, pairing big-league clubs with stories from youth baseball and giving fans a unique, family-friendly backdrop for a summer night game.
Summary: Alvarez’s 3-for-4 showing powered the Mets to a 7-3 win, but his immediate future hinges on the MRI results for his right thumb. Stay tuned for updates on his condition and any potential impact on the Mets’ catching situation.