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Why Mets Might Be Better Off Sticking With Francisco Alvarez-Luis Torrens Tandem Next Season As the New York Mets work through their offseason checklist, the catcher position is one where an upgrade can't be completely ruled out. Fra...

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

Robot umpires flip 54% of challenged calls in ABS debut as teams learn to time appeals

Robot umpires overturned 54% of challenged calls in the first season of the Automated Ball-Strike System

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Sitting for season finale Alvarez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, aa reports.

Impact Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for Sean Manaea in the Mets' final game of 2026. Alvarez reached the century mark in games played for the third time in four years, but his strikeout rate shot up to a career-high 30.7 percent in 2026, costing him more than 20 points in batting average compared to 2025.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Thursday's lineup Alvarez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Rangers.

Impact After starting each of the previous four contests, Alvarez will exit the lineup for Thursday's series finale. The Mets will go with Luis Torrens at catcher as they attempt a series sweep.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Mets win 1st game after Andy Green named full-time manager, beating AL West-leading Rangers 6-3

The New York Mets won their first game with Andy Green as their full-time manager

SEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press

Starting at DH Alvarez is starting at DH for Tuesday's matchup against Texas, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

Impact After recording back-to-back multi-hit games against the Phillies, Alvarez will slot in as designated hitter for Tuesday's series opener against the Rangers. Luis Torrens will catch and bat ninth for the Mets, while Alvarez bats seventh.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Benge breaks Mets rookie hits record held by Alonso in New York's 10-3 win over Phillies

Carson Benge had three hits to break Pete Alonso’s Mets season rookie record, homering along with Francisco Alvarez as New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaini...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Exiting starting nine Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest versus the Phillies.

Impact Alvarez had a two-homer game earlier this month but has gone 4-for-30 at the plate since. He will yield to Luis Torrens at catcher Friday.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Alvarez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Orioles.

Impact After starting each of the last three games behind the dish, Alvarez will get some rest during Wednesday's tilt. Luis Torrens will do the catching and will bat ninth for the Mets.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Pete Alonso receives thunderous ovations from Mets fans in return to Citi Field with Orioles

Pete Alonso is still chasing his 300th career home run after making his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Sitting down Saturday Alvarez isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Alvarez will grab a seat on the bench Saturday after going 0-for-3 with a walk during Friday's series opener. Luis Torrens will handle catching duties and bat eighth.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

PICTURES: Francisco Alvarez's wife Nahomi dons red and pink crocheted 4-piece Fashion Nova bikini set, shares mirror selfies before pool outing Nahomi Rojas Alvarez, the wife of New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, turned heads in a vibrant red-and-pink crocheted four-piece bikini set from Fashion Nova in her latest In...

SEPTEMBER 9 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Resting Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Alvarez will get a breather Sunday after he started behind the plate in the first two contests of the series. Luis Torrens will handle the catching duties in place of Alvarez.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Francisco Alvarez joins two Hall of Famer catchers in rare MLB HR history | Sporting News This feat of history for the young Mets catcher is very impressive.

SEPTEMBER 5 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Alvarez hits 2 homers and Mets go deep 5 times to back McLean in 10-6 win over Giants

Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York’s five home runs, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the San Francisco Giants

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Homers twice in win Alvarez went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in Friday's 10-6 win over the Giants.

Impact Alvarez went deep in the second and eighth innings, recording his third multi-homer effort of the campaign. It snapped a 17-game power drought for the 24-year-old, who entered Friday just 7-for-55 with five RBI during that stretch. On the season, he's slashing .234/.319/.413 with 15 long balls, 36 RBI and 31 runs scored across 363 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Wednesday's lineup Alvarez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Tampa Bay.

Impact Alvarez was behind the dish for the first two games of the series, but he'll take a seat in the finale. Luis Torrens is doing the catching and batting ninth in the rubber match.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Robert Stock's first major league win in 7 years lifts Mets past Rays, 3-2

Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning for his first major league win in seven years, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the New York Met...

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Jackson Chourio and Jacob Misiorowski lead the Brewers to an 8-2 victory over the Mets

Jackson Chourio went 4 for 5 with two homers, four RBIs and four runs to help Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Brewers overcome Dustin May's early injury to rout the Mets 8-1

Brice Turang hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-1, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Exiting starting nine Alvarez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact It's the second straight game out the lineup for Alvarez, who has split his time between catcher (10 starts) and designated hitter (five starts) this month. Luis Torrens will be behind the plate and Eric Wagaman will slot in at DH for the Mets on Tuesday.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving afternoon off Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Luis Torrens will handle the catching duties in the series finale while Alvarez rests. Alvarez started in each of the Mets' last five games, going 1-for-18 with a 2:8 BB:K.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Mets outfielders peg 3 runners at plate in first 2 innings, including 2 in a row by Carson Benge

Running on New York Mets right fielder Carson Benge is quickly becoming a bad idea

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Out of starting nine Alvarez is absent from Sunday's lineup against the Nationals.

Impact Alvarez, who has struck out five times over seven at-bats this series, will sit out of Sunday's series finale. Luis Torrens will handle the catching duties and bat ninth for the Mets.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kodai Senga gets 1st career save but Mets rookie gives away souvenir ball in comical scene

After earning his first career save, New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga wanted the ball as a keepsake

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

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