Francisco Alvarez’s breakthrough has been one of the Mets’ largest bright spots amid a disastrous past month. But the fourth-year catcher’s progress could be in jeopardy after he suffered a right thumb injury during New York’s 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday at the Little League Classic in Williamsport, PA.

Alvarez, who started the contest and went 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, exited the game in the top of the eighth inning.

"Concerning, I'm not gonna lie,” manager Carlos Mendoza said of the injury.

Mendoza said that Alvarez is back in New York today to receive an MRI. The Venezuelan has dealt with hand issues in the past — he missed a month of the regular season due to a fractured left hamate bone suffered during spring training, and was out nearly two months in 2024 aft

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