After sustaining a sprained left thumb while running the bases in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was diagnosed with a torn ligament in his left thumb and will require surgery, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. The injury occurred just one day after Alvarez had exited the game on Friday night after jamming his left thumb while trying to keep his balance after a failed throw by an opponent.
Alvarez, who is 22 years old, had been performing well at the plate, with a batting average of .236, one home run, and eight RBIs. However, his injury has forced the team to make some adjustments. Catcher Tomás Nido’s contract was selected from Triple-A Syracuse and left-hander Kolton Ingram was designated for assignment.
Manager Mendoza expressed his disappointment over the injury but also emphasized the need for the team to rally together in Alvarez’s absence. He remains hopeful that Alvarez will return to the lineup later in the season. Teammate Omar Narváez started in Alvarez’s place during Saturday’s game and conveyed his sadness over the injury but insisted that the team is prepared to move forward and fill the void left by Alvarez. He praised Alvarez’s resilience and positive attitude, expressing confidence that he will make a swift recovery and return to the field soon.
