Mets Catcher Francisco Alvarez Exits Rehab Game After Another HBP

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was forced to leave his first Triple-A rehab game after being hit on the left hand by an 89 mph sinker. Alvarez, who had doubled earlier, was on a rehab assignment for a right thumb sprain and exited the game after taking the pitch, raising concerns about his return from the initial injury sustained on August 17.