Mets Catcher Luis Torrens Placed on IL with Forearm Contusion, Expected to Return Soon

New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right forearm contusion, with the move made retroactive to September 7. Torrens sustained the injury while blocking a ball on Saturday and expressed confidence that he would be able to return from the IL when first eligible. Manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed the team anticipates a minimum 10-day absence. This unfortunate timing follows a strong series for Torrens against the Detroit Tigers, where he went 5-for-10 with a home run, a double, and five RBIs. Overall this season, he is hitting .225/.287/.348 with five homers and 13 doubles in 47 games.