J.D. Martinez is expected to join the New York Mets on Friday for their first game of a seven-game homestand. Martinez has been recovering from an injury that delayed his debut. He is expected to bat fifth in the lineup and provide power in the absence of injured catcher Francisco Alvarez. The 13-year veteran is also known for his knowledge and influence on other hitters in the clubhouse.
Francisco Alvarez, the Mets catcher, has undergone surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb. The injury occurred while rounding first base at Dodger Stadium on Friday. The surgery is expected to keep Alvarez out for eight weeks, placing his earliest return date in late June. Omar Narvaez and Tomas Nido will share catching duties in Alvarez’s absence, with Narvaez likely seeing more action due to his left-handed swing. Alvarez will be allowed to begin baseball activities once he regains 80% strength in his thumb. Max Kranick has been reinstated from the injured list and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse, providing additional rotation depth.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez underwent surgery to repair a UCL tear in his left thumb, and he is expected to miss approximately eight weeks. The Mets initially placed Alvarez on the 10-day injured list but are likely to move him to the 60-day IL to open up a spot on the 40-man roster. Tomas Nido was selected to the major league roster to back up Omar Narvaez, who has struggled since signing a two-year free agent deal with the Mets.
Mets players José Buttó, Francisco Alvarez, and Starling Marte are making significant progress in speaking English, enabling them to communicate better with teammates and fans. Buttó, initially hesitant to speak English due to cultural barriers, now confidently interacts with the media in his second language. Alvarez, inspired by Buttó’s example, prioritized learning English and impressed coaches with his proficiency. Marte also joined the trend, conducting interviews in English during spring training. The trio’s language skills reflect their dedication to improving communication within the team and fostering a more inclusive atmosphere.
New York Mets catcher Francisco Álvarez suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb while rounding first base in Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The injury will require surgery and is expected to keep him out for six to eight weeks. Álvarez said he feels bad and is angry with himself for the injury, which occurred when he slipped and pushed off the ground with his hand while trying to advance to second base.
The New York Mets’ six-game winning streak came to an end Sunday with a 10-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The loss came two days after catcher Francisco Alvarez suffered a torn ligament in his left thumb and is expected to miss six to eight weeks. In his absence, the Mets will utilize a tandem of Omar Narvaez and Tomas Nido at the catcher position. The Giants, meanwhile, are coming off a four-game split against the Arizona Diamondbacks, including a 5-3 loss on Sunday. The game ended with Giants manager Bob Melvin and third-base coach Matt Williams being ejected after arguing with plate umpire Stu Scheurwater over whether Arizona’s Kevin Newman swung and missed at a 1-2 pitch.
