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Mets Place Alvarez on IL, Call Up Senger Amid Slump

5/14/2026

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Alvarez to Injured List

The Mets placed catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list on May 13, 2026 after he suffered a torn right meniscus in a May 12 game versus Detroit.
Doctors expect the injury to sideline Alvarez for six to eight weeks and likely require surgery.
The Mets recalled catcher Hayden Senger from Triple-A Syracuse to share catching duties with Luis Torrens.
New York sits 16-25, one of MLB’s worst records.

Summary

Mets Injury Crisis

The Mets’ injured list now includes 13 players, reflecting a deepening health crisis early this season.
Manager Carlos Mendoza said the team lacks a clear timetable for returning multiple starters, complicating lineup planning.
Hayden Senger’s recall marks his second stint this season, underscoring reliance on Triple-A Syracuse.
After Alvarez (player) tweaked his knee in the sixth inning of a 10-2 win over Detroit, Luis Torrens assumed catching duties.

History

Historical Context

The Mets logged over 1,480 DL days in 2009, and a 13-player list in 2015 showed the depth problem persisted. After Steve Cohen bought the club in 2020 and overhauled the front office, the 2026 roster again listed 13 injured players, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to call up Triple-A catcher Hayden Senger. The repeat underscores roster-construction woes despite new ownership.

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Alvarez to Injured List

The Mets placed catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list on May 13, 2026 after he suffered a torn right meniscus in a May 12 game versus Detroit.
Doctors expect the injury to sideline Alvarez for six to eight weeks and likely require surgery.
The Mets recalled catcher Hayden Senger from Triple-A Syracuse to share catching duties with Luis Torrens.
New York sits 16-25, one of MLB’s worst records.

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