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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Breather in second game
Francisco Alvarez is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader in Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.Perhaps Alvarez would have gotten the start had the New York Mets failed to capture the first game, but since they did win that contest it makes it an easy decision to rest him for this one. Luis Torrens will catch and bat eighth.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Back in lineup
Francisco Alvarez (back) is starting at catcher and batting eighth for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.Alvarez left Friday's game against Milwaukee due to back spasms. That kept him out of Saturday's lineup, though he did manage to pinch hit for Luis Torrens in the top of the eighth inning. Since Sept. 1, Alvarez has slashed .231/.355/.538 with five home runs and 14 RBI over 62 plate appearances.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Not starting Saturday
Francisco Alvarez (back) isn't in the New York Mets' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Alvarez had to make an early exit from Friday's contest due to back spasms, and while his back is reportedly feeling better, per DiComo, he's not quite ready to return to the starting lineup. Luis Torrens will catch for Jose Quintana and bat seventh.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Exits early Friday
Francisco Alvarez was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers with back spasms, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.Alvarez was grabbing at his back immediately after sliding into third base during the seventh inning and stayed on the ground for some time before being helped into the dugout by the New York Mets' trainers. The severity of his injury remains unknown, but Luis Torrens would be the next man up behind the dish if Alvarez needs to miss some time.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Power surge continues
Francisco Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.The 22-year-old catcher stayed hot, taking Ranger Suarez deep for a solo shot in the second inning before adding a two-run double in the seventh off Orion Kerkering. Alvarez has 11 homers on the season, and five of them have come in his last nine games -- a stretch in which he's batting .286 (8-for-28) with 13 RBI.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Not in Friday's lineup
Francisco Alvarez is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.Alvarez homered Thursday for the second time over the last three games, but he will be given a day of rest Friday. Luis Torrens will catch for the New York Mets and bat seventh.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Receiving day off
Francisco Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.Alvarez will receive a break after making five straight starts, during which he went 5-for-18 with two homers and six RBI. Luis Torrens is working behind the plate Sunday for lefty David Peterson.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Homers again Friday
Francisco Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer and an additional run scored in Friday's 11-3 win over the Phillies.Alvarez snapped a scoreless tie in the fifth inning, blasting an Aaron Nola curveball off the left-field foul pole for a three-run homer. Alvarez has now gone deep in consecutive games after going 18 games without a long ball -- he went just 7-for-49 (.143) with a .379 OPS in that span. The 22-year-old backstop is now slashing .237/.305/.383 with eight homers, 37 RBI and 32 runs scored across 302 plate appearances this season.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Receiving Sunday off
Francisco Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.Alvarez started the first two games of the series but will sit for the finale after going 0-for-5 with two walks, a hit-by-pitch and two strikeouts. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for righty Luis Severino.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Taking seat Monday
Francisco Alvarez isn't in the New York Mets' lineup for Monday's game against Boston.Alvarez will sit down for a second consecutive game after going 3-for-16 with two RBI over his last five contests. Luis Torrens will catch instead for Luis Severino and bat ninth.
Francisco Alvarez
#4 C / N.Y. Mets / EXP: 3YRS Height: 5-10 Weight: 233 lb Age: 23 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
- Rost
- 55%
- Start
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- C Rank
- 12