The New York Mets desperately need good news, and Francisco Alvarez might be the spark that changes their late-season outlook.

On August 17, Alvarez went 3-for-4 and looked unstoppable, only to suffer a UCL sprain in his right thumb.

The timing couldn’t have been worse, as the Mets finally had their young catcher swinging freely and anchoring the lineup again.

An MRI confirmed surgery would be required, though Alvarez and the Mets chose to delay it until after the season and try to play through the injury.

That decision left many fans uneasy, since the catcher’s production remains central to the team’s short and long-term plans.

Weighing Risk Against Reward

The challenge is straightforward: Alvarez must play through discomfort, balancing effectiveness at the plate with stability behi

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