Mets' Francisco Alvarez Placed on Injured List with Thumb Sprain, Potential Season-Ending

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right thumb UCL sprain, retroactive to Monday, an injury sustained during a slide on Sunday. While he is expected to be re-evaluated in 10 to 14 days, the team is considering the possibility of season-ending surgery. Since returning from his demotion in late July, the 23-year-old had been a significant offensive contributor, slashing .323/.408/.645 with four homers and 13 RBIs in 21 games.