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WASHINGTON — At a poor time in the season, Francisco Alvarez will miss more time.

Amid a playoff race with about six weeks of the season remaining, the Mets are placing the hot-hitting catcher on the injured list with a right thumb injury on Tuesday, The Post’s Joel Sherman reports.

This will mark the second time Alvarez hits the IL this year, his third extended absence of his season and the third time an injury around the hand has sidelined him during his short career.

Francisco Alvarez appears to suffer an injury sliding into second base during an Aug. 17, 2025 game against the Mariners. AP

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