Injuries have become a headache for many organizations at the start of the Major League Baseball season, and now it's a turn New York Mets They lost one of their key players. Francisco Alvarez In the middle of a play he felt ill and would never play again.
The Venezuelan catcher's promotion comes at the right time for the New York franchise, which has admired his talent since last year. Creole is showing talent behind the plate and has quickly taken over the spot. However, a difficult moment came when he had to recover.
During the first match of the series between New York Mets And Los Angeles Dodgers On Friday night, April 19, 2024, a Latin Major League player was running from first to second base after a hit when he was hit and almost fell, but landed on his left arm and injured himself.
The New York Mets lost Francisco Alvarez to injury
On Saturday afternoon, April 20, 2024, after winning for the second time in a row against the California ninth team, Carlos MendozaThe manager of the Big Apple team announced in front of the cameras SNY.
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“Francisco Alvarez has torn tendon in thumb and will need surgery”. This reported Methods of communication in social network X.
At the same time, it was confirmed New York Mets There is no timetable for the Caribbean catcher's injury, but the Venezuelan tactician has not ruled out his return this season. Portal MLB He indicated that the team had placed the 22-year-old on the 15-day injured list.
The New York receiver started 16 games this season. He consumed 55 at-bats and had 13 hits, four doubles and one home run. He scored eight runs and bowled the same amount. let go Attack line .236 average, .288 on-base percentage and .652 slugging percentage.
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New York Mets After a slow start the best moment of the campaign is passing. They have racked up five straight wins and will continue to thrive without their key receiver.