The New York Mets got hit with some unforunate injury news Tuesday as catcher Francisco Alvarez is dealing with a thumb injury. It looks like he won't be able to return to the lineup anytime soon. Alvarez is headed to the injured list , per the New York Post.

Francisco Alvarez hurt his thumb sliding into second base during New York's game on Sunday against the Seattle Mariners. He underwent an MRI to see how bad the injury is.

“Right now, we don't know what we're dealing with,” Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said after Sunday's game, per CBS Sports.

This season, Alvarez is hitting .265 with seven home runs and 24 RBIs. He posted three hits for the club in their last game, a win on Sunday against Seattle. Alvarez knocked in one run in the game.

New York is 66-58 on the campaign.

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