Francisco Alvarez Exits with Knee Injury; MRI Scheduled

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was forced to leave Tuesday's 10-2 win over the Detroit Tigers in the sixth inning due to a right knee injury. While initial reports suggested a general lower-body issue, subsequent updates confirmed the specific knee ailment. The 22-year-old is scheduled to undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury. His departure is a significant concern for the Mets organization as they await medical results on their primary young backstop.