It seems the Mets having their full complement of catchers is as elusive as stability in their starting rotation.

Backup backstop Luis Torrens has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a right forearm contusion, the team announced prior to their series opener in Philadelphia against the Phillies on Monday.

Torrens said he suffered the injury while blocking a ball behind the plate during Saturday's loss to the Cincinnati Reds, adding that he believes he'll be available to return as soon as he is eligible.

Hayden Senger continues his carousel back and forth between the big leagues and Syracuse, as he was recalled from Triple-A to take Torrens' spot.

Starting catcher Francisco Alvarez overcame a sprained UCL in his right thumb and a broken left pinky last month to get back in the

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