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Heroics from Soto, Torrens help Mets snatch 10-inning victory ATLANTA -- The Mets’ nail-biting victory on Sunday was one of many instances in baseball where anything can happen at any given moment. Two...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Luis Torrens delivers 2-run double in 10th inning as Mets beat Braves 7-6 to split 4-game series

Luis Torrens doubled in two runs with two outs in the 10th inning and the last-place New York Mets beat the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves 7-6 to split the four-game series

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Opportunities picking up Torrens will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Torrens will fill in behind the plate while Francisco Alvarez rests for the day game. Since MJ Melendez was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse on June 26, the Mets have been giving Alvarez more days off from catching and have used him as a designated hitter more frequently, which has allowed Torrens to play more frequently than most No. 2 backstops. Torrens has now drawn five starts in the Mets' last nine contests.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Warm up a reliever? Snag a HR? Bullpen catcher knows how to multitask It was quite the night for Mets' catchers and catching coaches on Tuesday in Toronto. Francisco Alvarez, who was DH’ing, hit a solo home run...

JULY 1 • MLB.COM

Francisco Alvarez goes 1 for 3 in return to Mets lineup, but Kodai Senga's rehab on hold

The New York Mets took catcher Francisco Alvarez off the injured list before Tuesday night’s game against St. Louis, but Kodai Senga experienced a setback in his rehab from a back...

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Returning to backup job Torrens is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact The 30-year-old has operated as the Mets' primary catcher since Francisco Alvarez (knee) landed on the injured list in mid-May, but the latter was reinstated to the active roster Tuesday. Torrens has a .598 OPS in 120 plate appearances this season and should operate as New York's No. 2 catcher going forward with Alvarez now healthy.

JUNE 9 • ROTOWIRE

Freddy Fermin's first homer of season helps Padres halt 6-game slide with 3-2 win over Mets

Light-hitting catcher Freddy Fermin launched his first homer this season to lift the San Diego Padres over the New York Mets 3-2, snapping a six-game losing streak

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Last Night In Baseball: Giants And Nationals Hit How Many Home Runs?

The Giants and Nationals hit an absurd number of home runs, the Red Sox beat the Yankees, Freddie Freeman walked it off for the Dodgers and...

JUNE 6 • FOX SPORTS

Last Night In Baseball: Giants And Nationals Hit How Many Home Runs?

Blasts homer in Friday's win Torrens went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double and a second run scored in Friday's 5-0 win over the Padres.

Impact This was Torrens' second multi-hit effort in a row. The homer was his first long ball of the season, though he's shown a little more promise for power with two doubles among nine hits over his last eight contests. For the season, the catcher is hitting .233 with a .638 OPS, 15 RBI, 13 runs scored, nine doubles and no stolen bases through 113 plate appearances. Torrens' time as the Mets' primary catcher will likely end once Francisco Alvarez (knee) is ready to return -- Alvarez's rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse started Tuesday.

JUNE 6 • ROTOWIRE

Scott sharp again and Young and Torrens homer to help lift Mets over Padres 5-0

Christian Scott threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Jared Young and Luis Torrens hit home runs and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 5-0 for their sixth win in eight games

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Idle Tuesday Torrens isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Seattle.

Impact Torrens will take a seat Tuesday after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Monday's loss. Hayden Senger will fill in as New York's backstop and bat ninth.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Soto's grand slam and Benge's leadoff homer help Mets pound Marlins 10-1 for 3-game sweep

Juan Soto hit a grand slam, Carson Benge launched his first leadoff homer and the New York Mets routed the Miami Marlins 10-1 to finish a three-game sweep

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Getting rest Saturday Torrens isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Torrens will take a seat after going 0-for-3 with a strikeout during Friday's series opener. Hayden Senger will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving rest Sunday Torrens is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

Impact Torrens will receive a breather for the series finale after starting behind the plate in each of the Mets' previous three games. Hayden Senger will get the nod at catcher Sunday.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Resting up Wednesday Torrens is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

Impact The Mets will give Torrens a breather after he started behind the plate in four of the past five games. Hayden Senger will handle catching duties for the Mets on Wednesday, forming a battery with Zach Thornton in the rookie lefty's MLB debut.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood's inside-the-park grand slam sparks rally, helps Nationals defeat Mets 9-6

James Wood hit the majors’ first inside-the-park grand slam since 2022, and the Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit to defeat the New York Mets 9-6

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Tyrone Taylor and Carson Benge rally Mets to Subway Series win over stumbling Yankees

Carson Benge drove in the winning run with a 10th-inning chopper, leading the New York Mets to a 7-6 victory over the Yankees at Citi Field

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Taylor's 3-run homer in 9th and Benge's bouncer in 10th rally Mets past Yankees 7-6 to take 2 of 3

Tyrone Taylor tied the score with a three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth inning, rookie Carson Benge hit a game-ending bouncer in the 10th an...

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Taking seat Thursday Torrens is absent from the lineup for Thursday's tilt against the Tigers.

Impact Torrens is set to serve as the Mets' primary catcher while Francisco Alvarez (knee) is sidelined, but he'll take a seat for Thursday's matinee after catching Wednesday night. Hayden Senger will be behind the plate and bat ninth as the Mets go for the sweep.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Alvarez to have right knee surgery, Mendoza hopes catcher could return in 6-8 weeks

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez needs surgery to repair a torn right meniscus in his right knee, and New York manager Carlos Mendoza hopes he could return in six-to-eight weeks foll...

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Taking over for injured Alvarez Torrens will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

Impact With Francisco Alvarez (knee) suffering a right meniscus tear in Tuesday's win and likely to miss at least a month, Torrens is poised to step in as the Mets' new No. 1 backstop. While serving in a part-time capacity through the first seven weeks of the season, Torrens has made a limited impact at the dish, slashing just .208/.255/.292 with zero home runs, zero steals, eight RBI and five runs over 52 plate appearances. Even with his playing time set to increase, Torrens isn't expected to warrant much attention outside of NL-only leagues or deeper mixed leagues that start two catchers.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Rodriguez comes within 2 outs of first complete game, Diamondbacks beat hapless Mets 5-1

Eduardo Rodriguez came within two outs of his first major league complete game, Ryan Waldschmidt had his first three big league RBIs and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the hapless N...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Playing time on upswing Torrens got his third straight start Wednesday, and his work with the pitching staff could continue to earn him more playing time, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Francisco Alvarez got the start at DH in two of those contests as Mets manager Carlos Mendoza focuses his lineup construction on run prevention to help his struggling club. David Peterson in particular has pitched much better with Torrens behind the plate, so the 30-year-old could end up as the personal catcher for the southpaw. Through 42 plate appearances this season, however, Torrens has zero home runs and a .476 OPS that would be his worst mark since he was a rookie in 2017.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Benge and Vientos lead the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the skidding Rockies in early start

Carson Benge homered leading off the sixth inning for New York’s first hit against Tomoyuki Sugano, and the Mets beat the skidding Colorado Rockies 4-2 in a game moved up three hou...

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Mets reward backup catcher Luis Torrens with a 2-year, $11.5 million contract extension

The New York Mets have rewarded Luis Torrens with a two-year, $11.5-million contract extension, locking up one of baseball’s best backup catchers through the 2028 season

MAY 3 • Associated Press

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