Francisco Alvarez Sidelined Eight Weeks Following Meniscus Surgery

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is expected to miss approximately eight weeks after undergoing surgery on his right meniscus this Thursday. Following the procedure, the team officially placed him on the injured list. While his name surfaced in organizational updates alongside top prospects Andrew Painter and Justin Crawford, the primary focus remains his recovery timeline. Manager Carlos Mendoza provided a positive outlook on the surgery as the Mets adjust their roster depth and depth.