Francisco Alvarez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

NY Mets' Francisco Alvarez receives key statement from Carlos Mendoza ahead of 2026 MLB season The New York Mets, led by Carlos Mendoza, will have Francisco Alvarez as an important player on a roster packed with stars.

1 DAY AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Will get eased into spring action Alvarez isn't expected to see game action this spring until the second week of the Grapefruit League schedule, Will Sammon and Tim Britton of The Athletic report.

Impact The Mets are bringing a number of key position players along slowly this spring, including Luis Robert, Jorge Polanco and Brett Baty (hamstring). Alvarez underwent thumb surgery right after the end of last season, which explains the team's caution with its starting catcher, but the 24-year-old appeared to be fully healthy when he reported to camp. The Mets are hoping that good health extends into the regular season -- Alvarez played only 76 games in 2025, his lowest total in three years since becoming a big-league regular.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Alvarez, Robert Jr., Polanco and Baty won't play early in spring games

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, outfielder Luis Robert Jr. and infielders Jorge Polanco and Brett Baty won’t play early in games this spring, manager Carlos Mendoza said T...

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Drops pounds, will keep new stance Alvarez said Friday that he lost 8-to-10 pounds this offseason after changing his diet, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez also added that he worked with director of hitting Jeff Albert in the offseason and plans to keep the batting stance he used down the stretch last season. The young catcher was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse for a while after struggling, and when he returned he went back to his old stance and slashed .276/.360/.561 with eight home runs in his final 40 games. Still just 24, Alvarez is a viable candidate to take a step forward in 2026. He underwent right thumb UCL surgery after the season but reported to spring training at full health.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NY Mets' new star Freddy Peralta makes something clear about Francisco Alvarez Freddy Peralta and Francisco Alvarez are two of the top talents the New York Mets will have heading into the upcoming MLB season.

FEBRUARY 10 • BOLAVIP.COM

Mets' Francisco Alvarez is doing a catching drill you've never seen before | Sporting News New York needs its backstop to be reliable.

FEBRUARY 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Taking a first crack at Mets' potential Opening Day roster NEW YORK -- After turning over nearly a third of their 40-man roster this offseason, the Mets enter Spring Training with a team that looks q...

FEBRUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Francisco Alvarez's fiancee rocks black two-piece in gym selfie, sets fitness goal for the month New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez’s fiancée, Nahomi, posted a gym workout mirror selfie on Instagram on Tuesday.

JANUARY 20 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

David Stearns says he's not blind to frustration of Mets fans but is certain overhaul is best

New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns has heard all the harsh criticism this offseason

JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration with Mets The Mets and Alvarez (thumb) avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.4 million contract Thursday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Alvarez had been arbitration-eligible for the first time as a Super 2 qualifier following a season that saw him put up a .787 OPS with 11 home runs over 76 tilts. The 24-year-old was scheduled to have surgery to repair a torn UCL in his right thumb shortly after the season, but he's expected to be ready to go for spring training.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

The mid-year adjustments that could prime Alvarez for a big '26 Francisco Alvarez is a key part of the Mets' plan to replace the production of Pete Alonso and Brandon Nimmo, casualties of the club's offse...

JANUARY 2 • MLB.COM

Mets sign OF Tyrone Taylor to $3.8 million, 1-year deal and cut 3 relievers loose

Center fielder Tyrone Taylor and the New York Mets have agreed to a $3.8 million, one-year contract that avoids salary arbitration

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

A closer look at the pitches by Clase, Ortiz cited in sporting gambling indictment

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted Sunday on charges they took bribes from sports bettors to throw specific pitches that would trigger winning...

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

MLB Salary Arbitration: Mason Miller, Zach Neto Among Top Eligible Youngsters

Mason Miller, Zach Neto and Maikel Garcia are among the players with two-to-three years or service time who are eligible for salary arbitrat...

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Salary Arbitration: Mason Miller, Zach Neto Among Top Eligible Youngsters

Francisco Alvarez's wife Nahomi Rojas poses in pink and white bikini for chic mirror selfie New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez's wife, Nahomi Rojas, is a model and social media influencer by trade.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Stearns takes blame for Mets collapse and says Mendoza will return as manager

Carlos Mendoza will return as manager of the New York Mets next season, after his high-priced team faded badly in the second half this year and missed the playoffs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Thumb surgery imminent Alvarez will undergo surgery in the coming days to repair a sprained UCL in his right thumb, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez suffered the injury in late August, but he elected to delay surgery until the offseason and returned to play in early September. The operation could delay Alvarez's offseason workouts a bit, but it will not affect his availability for the beginning of spring training.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mets can't overcome poor 2nd half of season, miss playoffs with season-ending loss at Miami

The New York Mets entered Sunday’s regular-season finale against the Miami Marlins with a singular goal: win

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in Friday's lineup at DH Alvarez (cramps) will start at designated hitter and bat seventh in Friday's game in Miami.

Impact Alvarez didn't play in Thursday's game versus the Cubs due to cramps, but he's back in action after a day of rest. With Alvarez at DH, Luis Torrens will do the catching for the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Battling cramps Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs due to cramps, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez felt cramping in his lower half toward the end of Wednesday's contest, so manager Carlos Mendoza decided to give him a day to recover Thursday. The Mets skipper noted that Alvarez will be available off the bench, but it will be Luis Torrens behind the plate catching for starter Nolan McLean.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Thursday Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

Impact After starting and homering in each of the first two games of the series, Alvarez will get a breather for Thursday's finale. Luis Torrens is catching and batting sixth for the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Shaw and Michael Busch homer as Cubs rout Mets 10-3

Matt Shaw homered and had three hits, Michael Busch also went deep and the Chicago Cubs ended a season-high five-game losing streak with a 10-3 rout of the New York Mets

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

PCA scores on wild pitch FROM SECOND BASE as Cubs snap skid CHICAGO – As the baseball skipped away from Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, Pete Crow-Armstrong easily advanced from second to third base, s...

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • MLB.COM

Last Night in Baseball: Mets Take Back Wild Card Spot, But Diamondbacks Loom

The Mets have a wild card for now, the Yankees clinch, the Tigers falter and more from Tuesday's MLB action.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night in Baseball: Mets Take Back Wild Card Spot, But Diamondbacks Loom

Swats clutch home run Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Cubs.

Impact Alvarez went deep in the eighth off Caleb Thielbar to put the Mets ahead 9-7. It was Alvarez's third home run in his last nine games, a span during which he's batting .310/.394/.690 with a 1.084 OPS. Alvarez has quietly put together a productive second half of the season when he's been available. In 37 games since being recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on July 21, Alvarez is hitting .282/.363/.573 with seven homers, 19 RBI and a .936 OPS.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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