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 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
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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
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Alvarez (back) isn't in the 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
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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 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
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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
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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 Mets and bat seventh.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Receiving day off
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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: Receiving Sunday off
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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: Getting Thursday off
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Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.
After logging a base hit and an RBI in both of the first two games of the series, Alvarez will now take a seat for Thursday's finale. Luis Torrens will catch instead for left-hander David Peterson and bat ninth.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Receiving break Sunday
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Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Alvarez is in the midst of a 3-for-42 slump and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale in San Diego. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Jose Quintana.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Sitting out Wednesday
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Alvarez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Alvarez started behind the plate for both of the first two games of the series but will begin Wednesday's finale on the bench. Luis Torrens will handle catching duties for the Mets.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Plays hero Monday
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Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 4-3 win over the Orioles.
Alvarez took Seranthony Dominguez yard on a 3-0 pitch with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, breaking the 3-3 tie and giving New York the victory. Alvarez is 10-for-44 (.227) with a home run and a triple in August.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Out of lineup Thursday
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Alvarez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Alvarez was behind the plate for Wednesday's 5-3 win, but Luis Torrens started at catcher in the series opener and is back in the lineup for the finale. Alvarez did come off the bench in the middle of Tuesday's game and delivered a hit, so it's possible the Mets look to sub him in for Torrens at some point Thursday.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Idle Tuesday
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Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Alvarez will get a breather Tuesday after going 4-for-13 with an RBI and two runs scored over his last three games. Luis Torrens will catch for right-hander Luis Severino and bat seventh.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: On bench again
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Alvarez (shoulder) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Alvarez is dealing with shoulder soreness in his non-throwing arm and will be held out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. Luis Torrens will catch and bat eighth Tuesday.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Sitting out Tuesday
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Alvarez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Yankees.
Alvarez will get a breather after going just 1-for-12 with four strikeouts to start off his second half. Luis Torrens will do the catching for the Mets on Tuesday.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Not starting Saturday
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Alvarez is out of the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rockies.
Alvarez will be out of the lineup for the second time in three days -- he also rested Thursday versus Washington -- with Luis Torrens getting the start behind the plate Saturday. The day off isn't due to performance, as Alvarez has been hitting well of late, going 6-for-17 with a pair of doubles and three walks during his current five-game hitting streak.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Getting afternoon off
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Alvarez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Alvarez will receive a breather for Thursday's matinee contest after he had started each of the previous four days, with three coming at catcher and one at designated hitter. Luis Torrens will fill in behind the dish Thursday in place of Alvarez, who is slashing .300/.382/.433 thus far in July.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Rejoining lineup Sunday
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Alvarez (elbow) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
Alvarez was held out for Saturday's 5-2 win after he was struck in the left elbow by a fastball in Friday's 14-2 loss in the series opener, but the day off was apparently all the young catcher needed to overcome the soreness he had been experiencing. Since returning from the injured list June 11, Alvarez has slashed .338/.413/.600 with three home runs, 15 RBI and eight runs.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Perfect at plate in big win
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Alvarez went 3-for-3 with a home run, a double, a walk, three total runs and three total RBI in a 12-2 victory versus the Yankees on Wednesday.
Alvarez touched up Yankees starter Luis Gil for a two-run homer in the third inning and added a run-scoring double in the fifth. The catcher also singled for his third three-hit performance during his current nine-game hitting streak. Alvarez has been scorching during that stretch, batting .516 (16-for-31) with three home runs, nine RBI and a 7:7 BB:K. His slash line is up to an impressive .313/.383/.521 on the campaign.
