The New York Mets on Saturday positioned catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured listing due to a torn ligament in his thumb that can require surgical procedure, supervisor Carlos Mendoza introduced on Saturday evening. Mendoza didn’t put a timetable on when Alvarez is predicted to return, however did categorical optimism that he’ll make his means again earlier than the season ends.

In corresponding strikes, the membership recalled catcher Tomas Nido from Triple-A and designated left-hander Kolton Ingram for project to be able to create a spot on the 40-man roster for Nido. Throughout Alvarez’s absence, Omar Narváez is more likely to be the Mets’ common behind the plate. 

Alvarez suffered the damage within the second inning of Friday evening’s eventual win over the Dodgers when he stumbled whereas rounding first base and put his left hand all the way down to brace himself. This is a take a look at the play:

On the younger season, the 22-year-old Alvarez has a slash line of .236 AVG/.288 OBP/.364 SLG with one dwelling run in 16 video games. He is a core member of the Mets, and he isn’t far faraway from being one of many prime prospects in all of baseball. For his temporary profession, Alvarez has an OPS+ of 95 throughout elements of three big-league seasons. 

Alvarez’s damage comes because the Mets have received six video games in a row and pushed their document to 12-8 after a gradual begin to 2024.