Francisco Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right meniscus tear a day after leaving Tuesday’s 10-2 win over the Tigers in the sixth inning following an uncomfortable swing.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4)is removed from the game during the sixth inning after hurting himself on a swing against the Tigers. Robert Sabo for NY Post He was replaced by Luis Torrens behind the plate.
There is no timetable for his return, according to the team.
Alvarez’s addition to the IL means the team is now without four starters, with Francisco Lindor, Luis Robert Jr. and Jorge Polanco already on the shelf.
