FRANCISCO ALVAREZ NEWS

Twins and Mets meet to determine series winner

Both the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

APRIL 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets bring 1-0 series lead over Twins into game 2

The New York Mets meet the Minnesota Twins with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins host the Mets in first of 3-game series

The Minnesota Twins start a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Monday

APRIL 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red-hot Torrens keys Mets' late outburst WEST SACRAMENTO -- Francisco Alvarez isn’t back from his left hamate fracture just yet. But the Mets are doing just fine behind the plate. T...

APRIL 13 • MLB.COM

Mets bring 1-0 series advantage over Athletics into game 2

The New York Mets lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Athletics

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McNeil, Alvarez each play for St. Lucie in rehab appearances Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil and catcher Francisco Alvarez each played in a rehab game with Single-A St. Lucie on Friday night against th...

APRIL 12 • MLB.COM

Athletics host the Mets to open 3-game series

The Athletics begin a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Friday

APRIL 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

After 6 year hiatus, Mets prospect Matt Allan is back on the mound chasing big league dreams

New York Mets pitching prospect Matt Allan returned last week from a nearly six-year layoff to pitch for Class A St. Lucie

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez set to begin rehab assignment, and 2B Jeff McNeil close behind

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil are each set to take the next step in their recovery from injury

APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McNeil, Alvarez set to begin rehab assignments this week NEW YORK -- Jeff McNeil’s birthday present was a flight to Florida, where he will begin a rehab assignment later this week. Francisco Alvare...

APRIL 8 • MLB.COM

Ready for rehab assignment Manager Carlos Mendoza said that Alvarez (hand) will being a rehab assignment Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old took live batting practice Tuesday, and that was apparently the final hurdle before being cleared for game action. Alvarez has been sidelined for the past month due to a hamate fracture in his left hand for which he underwent surgery, and he'll likely need at least a handful of games in the minors to get up to speed before making his 2025 debut for the Mets.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Taking BP on the field Tuesday Alvarez (hand) will take batting practice on the field Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez has been hitting in the cage, but this will be the first time he's taken batting practice on the field since he underwent surgery on a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. While the Mets haven't revealed a specific timetable for their starting catcher's return, Alvarez's recovery has come along nicely and he could make it back before the end of April if all goes well.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Mets host the Marlins, aim to continue home win streak

The New York Mets, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins

APRIL 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets play the Marlins on home winning streak

The New York Mets, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Miami Marlins

APRIL 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets try to sweep series against the Blue Jays

The New York Mets play the Toronto Blue Jays looking to sweep their three-game series

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets bring 1-0 series advantage over Blue Jays into game 2

The New York Mets bring a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the Toronto Blue Jays

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitting in cage Friday Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said that Alvarez (hand) will catch a bullpen session and hit in the batting cage Friday, SNY.tv reports.

Impact Alvarez is ramping up baseball activities as he works his way back from surgery on a fractured hamate bone in his left hand. There is no timetable yet for Alvarez's return.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays visit the Mets to open 3-game series

The New York Mets open a three-game series at home against the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday

APRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins play the Mets in series rubber match

The Miami Marlins and New York Mets meet on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1

APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets face the Marlins leading series 1-0

The New York Mets face the Miami Marlins with a 1-0 series lead

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marlins host the Mets to start 3-game series

The Miami Marlins begin a three-game series at home against the New York Mets on Monday

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros and Mets meet in series rubber match

The Houston Astros and New York Mets play on Saturday with the three-game series tied 1-1

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros meet the Mets with 1-0 series lead

The Houston Astros take a 1-0 advantage into the latest game of the series against the New York Mets

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to 10-day IL The Mets placed Alvarez on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to recovery from left hand surgery, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

Impact Alvarez had the stitches removed from his hand earlier this week and will begin strengthening exercises. He could make it back before the end of April if all goes well.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Stitches removed from hand Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Alvarez had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired left hand Monday and will begin strengthening exercises, SNY.tv report...

Impact After Alvarez has regained the necessary strength in his hand, he will progress to baseball activities. Alvarez is a little over two weeks into a projected 6-to-8 week timetable for his return, so he could make it back before the end of April if everything goes well. In the meantime, Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger will handle the catching duties for the Mets.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE