Mets' Francisco Alvarez placed on IL with thumb sprain, will eventually need surgery Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is being placed on the IL due to the thumb injury he sustained on Sunday against the Mariners. Original Source: https://sny.tv/articles/mets-francisco-alvarez-exits-thumb-injury-8172025 Previous article: Mets pitching prospect Brandon Sproat strikes out eight with Triple-A Syracuse Prev Next article: Mets hope Luis Torrens, Hayden Senger produce with Francisco Alvarez out: 'We'll need those guys to step up now' Next