Mets place catcher Francisco Alvarez on IL
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Catcher Francisco Alvarez could miss the rest of this season after injuring his right thumb on Sunday, but Mets officials are hopeful he can delay surgery long enough to contribute to the team’s playoff run.
Francisco Alvarez was removed from the Mets game on Sunday night after jamming his right hand into second base during the Little League Classic.
New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is used to facing heat on the baseball field, but it seems he's catching some from his own household as well.