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Mets Rule Francisco Alvarez Out 6–8 Weeks With Torn Meniscus as Juan Soto Listed Day-to-Day

Health questions across both New York clubs will test depth and shape plans for the Subway Series.

Overview

  • Francisco Alvarez was diagnosed Wednesday with a torn meniscus in his right knee and will have surgery that is expected to sideline the Mets catcher for roughly six to eight weeks.
  • Luis Torrens finished Tuesday’s game at catcher after Alvarez exited, and Triple-A backstop Hayden Senger has been identified as the likely call-up to cover the roster spot if needed.
  • Juan Soto fouled a ball off his right ankle, left the game in the seventh, and X-rays were negative with the Mets listing him day-to-day as they reevaluate his status Thursday.
  • The Mets beat the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday on rookie Carson Benge’s walk-off single in the 10th inning, a late win that followed Bo Bichette’s game-tying hit in the seventh.
  • Yankees left-hander Max Fried left his start with posterior elbow soreness and is set for imaging Thursday, a development that could affect rotation plans as the Subway Series approaches.