Francisco Alvarez Projected for $4.1 Million Salary in 2027

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez enters the offseason facing trade rumors and a projected $4.1 million salary in arbitration for 2027. His 2026 campaign was limited to 113 games due to a right meniscus tear, finishing with a .520 OPS over his last 31 games. Despite struggles down the stretch, he showcased elite barrel percentages, and team executives praised his second-half defensive progress, pitch-framing, and game-calling while he remains under team control through 2029.