New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez got some bad news Tuesday, when it was announced he was headed to the injured list. Alvarez hurt his thumb in the team's win on Sunday over the Seattle Mariners. The Mets starting catcher now needs surgery for the injury, per the New York Post.

“Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez will need surgery. It’s just a matter of if he can return and play through it before undergoing surgery,” Mike Puma wrote on X, formerly Twitter.

Alvarez is seen as a key contributor for a Mets team trying to find wins and make the postseason. New York is 66-58 on the campaign, and second in the National League East.

Alvarez is hitting .265 this season, and posted three hits in New York's win on Sunday. The catcher was hurt while trying to slide head-first into second base. H

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