FRANCISCO ALVAREZ NEWS

Resting up Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Alvarez will get a breather for the day game after starting at catcher in both of the Mets' previous two contests. Luis Torrens will step in behind the dish in the series finale.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting Thursday off Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.

Impact After logging a base hit and an RBI in both of the first two games of the series, Alvarez will now take a seat for Thursday's finale. Luis Torrens will catch instead for left-hander David Peterson and bat ninth.

AUGUST 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Outside noises' behind Mets' Francisco Alvarez's power outage, says hitting coach Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez isn't as powerful as he was in 2023

AUGUST 26, 2024 • NJ.COM

Receiving break Sunday Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Alvarez is in the midst of a 3-for-42 slump and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale in San Diego. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Jose Quintana.

AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Alvarez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Alvarez started each of the first two games of the series but will begin Wednesday's finale on the bench. Luis Torrens is doing the catching for the Mets.

AUGUST 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Discussing Francisco Alvarez's walk-off celebration | 08/20/2024 The Off Base crew talks about about Francisco Alvarez's walk-off homer celebration, other iconic walk-off celebrations and more on

AUGUST 20, 2024 • MLB.COM

Watch the Mets' Alvarez hit a walk-off homer on a 3-0 count Francisco Alvarez hits a walk-off home run in the bottom of the 9th inning to lead the Mets to a 4-3 victory over the Orioles.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • NEWSDAY.COM

Francisco Alvarez's Walk-Off Homer Was Pure Cinema Mets win in style.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Francisco Alvarez's Walk-Off Homer Was Pure Cinema Mets win in style.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Plays hero Monday Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 4-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact Alvarez took Seranthony Dominguez yard with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, breaking the 3-3 tie and giving New York the victory. Alvarez is 10-for-44 (.227) with a home run and a triple in August.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Tonight reacts to Alvarez's walk-off homer | 08/20/2024 The crew on MLB tonight reacts to Francisco Alvarez's walk-off home run after saying he should be given the green light on a 3-0 pitch

AUGUST 20, 2024 • MLB.COM

Not in Sunday's lineup Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Alvarez went 1-for-7 with a walk, a run and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series and will take a seat Sunday. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for Paul Blackburn in the series finale.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving afternoon off Alvarez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Luis Torrens will get a turn behind the plate as the Mets wrap up their series with Oakland with a day game after a night game. Alvarez caught all nine innings of Wednesday's 9-1 win, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run.

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Thursday Alvarez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez was in the lineup for the second game of the series Wednesday, but Luis Torrens started the opener and is back in there for the finale. He did enter mid-game Tuesday and delivered a hit, so it's possible Alvarez could be used off the bench again Thursday.

AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Tuesday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Alvarez will get a breather Tuesday after going 4-for-13 with an RBI and two runs scored over his last three games. Luis Torrens will catch for right-hander Luis Severino and bat seventh.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Saturday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

Impact Alvarez will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going just 2-for-20 with a home run over his last five games. While he rests, Luis Torrens will catch for left-hander David Peterson and bat seventh.

AUGUST 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Wednesday Alvarez (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez was absent from the lineup for the last two contests while battling some soreness in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. He's ready to roll now, and will do the catching for Luis Severino as the Mets try to complete the series sweep.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Wednesday Alvarez (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez was absent from the lineup for the last two contests while battling some soreness in his left (non-throwing) shoulder. He's ready to roll now and will form a battery with right-hander Luis Severino as the Mets try to complete the series sweep.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Alvarez (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez is dealing with shoulder soreness in his non-throwing arm and will be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Luis Torrens will catch and bat eighth Tuesday.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Alvarez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Alvarez is dealing with shoulder soreness in his non-throwing arm and will be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Luis Torrens will catch and bat eighth Tuesday.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing sore shoulder Alvarez is absent from Monday's lineup versus the Twins due to left shoulder soreness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Mets manager Carlos Mendoz said Alvarez will be available off the bench, although he would prefer to give his top catcher the full day off before returning him to the lineup Tuesday. Luis Torrens is behind the dish Monday.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Saturday Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Impact Alvarez broke his streak of 20 games without a home run by hitting a solo shot during Friday's contest, and he'll now take a seat while Luis Torrens catches for Tylor Megill.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Ends power drought Alvarez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over Atlanta.

Impact His third-inning shot off Charlie Morton capped a seven-run frame for the Mets and chased the veteran right-hander from the game. Alvarez snapped a 20-game home drought with the blast, a stretch in which he batted just .215 (14-for-65) with five RBI. Despite the power outage, the 22-year-old backstop has an impressive .273/.342/.448 slash line on the season in 51 contests.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE