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Mets' Alvarez Aims for September Return After Injuries

8/31/2025

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Francisco Alvarez, catcher for the New York Mets, is recovering from a sprained right thumb and fractured left pinky.
He returned to play in Triple-A Syracuse just three days post-injury, targeting a September return to the majors.
Despite multiple injuries this season, Alvarez has performed well, batting .265 with seven home runs.
The Mets recently achieved a franchise record by scoring 19 runs in a game against the Miami Marlins.

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Story summary

Francisco Alvarez, catcher for the New York Mets, is recovering from a sprained right thumb and fractured left pinky.
He returned to play in Triple-A Syracuse just three days post-injury, targeting a September return to the majors.
Despite multiple injuries this season, Alvarez has performed well, batting .265 with seven home runs.
The Mets recently achieved a franchise record by scoring 19 runs in a game against the Miami Marlins.