1:06 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against Tampa Bay.

10:16 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Mets activated Alvarez from the paternity list Thursday.

2:56 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Mets placed Alvarez on the paternity list Tuesday.

10:58 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 3-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's win over the Rockies.

6:35 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

12:05 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

11:06 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

4:58 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

4:15 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Dodgers.

2:48 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Boston.

11:29 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.

5:26 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is not in the Mets' starting lineup against the Pirates on Wednesday.

9:56 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

1:05 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Arizona.

10:56 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader in St. Louis.

11:56 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

9:28 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 3-for-5 with three RBI in Friday's 9-3 win over the Cardinals.

10:40 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks.

10:50 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is not in the Mets' starting lineup against the Nationals on Sunday.

1:51 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Mets activated Alvarez (hand) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

11:04 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Alvarez (hand) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Friday against the Nationals, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

4:45 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that Alvarez (hand) is scheduled to continue his minor-league rehab assignment this week, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

4:21 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Thursday that Alvarez (hand) could be activated from the 10-day injured list before the team's homestand ends April 23, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

12:06 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Alvarez is "fine" after having to exit Tuesday's rehab game with Double-A Binghamton following a hit by pitch on his surgically repaired left hand, SNY.tv reports.

10:25 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) was removed from Tuesday's rehab game with Double-A Binghamton after being hit on his surgically repaired left hand by a pitch, Ezra Lombardi of New York Mets on SI reports.

2:33 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Carlos Mendoza said that Alvarez (hand) will being a rehab assignment Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

12:33 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (hand) will take batting practice on the field Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

11:52 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said that Alvarez (hand) will catch a bullpen session and hit in the batting cage Friday, SNY.tv reports.

2:37 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Mets placed Alvarez on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to recovery from left hand surgery, Michael Mayer of MetsmerizedOnline.com reports.

3:58 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday that Alvarez had the stitches removed from his surgically repaired left hand Monday and will begin strengthening exercises, SNY.tv reports.

10:57 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) was diagnosed with a fractured hamate bone in his left hand and will be sidelined 6-to-8 weeks after undergoing surgery Monday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

10:59 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) retooled his swing mechanics at Maven Baseball Lab this offseason on the recommendation of J.D. Martinez, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. "I think I can put the ball in the air more, hit the ball to the opposite way more," said this week. "I'm very powerful; I don't have to pull every pitch."

4:58 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for the second game of Monday's doubleheader in Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

12:12 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (back) is starting at catcher and batting eighth for Sunday's game against the Brewers, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

5:34 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (back) isn't in the Mets' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

9:47 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 2-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Phillies.

3:21 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

1:14 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

11:01 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

3:29 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Monday's game against Boston.

1:46 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.

1:30 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.

3:38 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

10:18 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

11:26 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

10:08 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.

12:03 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

5:24 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.

6:47 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.

10:45 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (shoulder) will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

3:14 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

4:17 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is absent from Monday's lineup versus the Twins due to left shoulder soreness, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

2:27 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.

12:02 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's win over Atlanta.

4:06 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's contest against the Yankees.

1:13 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

1:09 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the starting lineup Saturday versus the Rockies.

11:14 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

12:12 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (elbow) will start at catcher and bat fifth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.

1:03 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Pirates.

4:58 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

12:29 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Astros.

6:17 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Friday's 11-1 win over the Cubs.

11:46 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.

12:26 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

3:09 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Marlins.

1:42 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Mets activated Alvarez (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

6:46 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (thumb) resumed his rehab assignment Sunday with High-A Brooklyn, starting at catcher while going 0-for-5 in a 7-6 loss to Aberdeen.

9:14 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza revealed Friday that Alvarez (thumb) has flown back to his native Venezuela to tend to a family matter, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

11:44 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (thumb) will be behind the plate for Triple-A Syracuse on both Friday and Saturday before DHing on Sunday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

4:59 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Carlos Mendoza said that Alvarez (thumb) won't join the Mets for their two-game series in London with the Phillies this weekend, but the catcher could be ready to return from the 10-day injured list June 11 for the start of the club's homestand, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

1:40 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza said Tuesday that Alvarez (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Binghamton on Thursday, Jorge Castillo of ESPN.com reports.

10:43 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (thumb) was reaching exit velocities over 100 mph during batting practice over the weekend, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

5:22 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (thumb) is set to participate in batting practice Saturday, Abbey Mastracco of the New York Daily News reports.

11:32 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Mets are aiming for Alvarez (thumb) to begin taking batting practice during their May 24-to-June 2 homestand, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

5:56 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) had the stitches from his left thumb surgery removed Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

7:48 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (thumb) underwent surgery on his left thumb Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

1:26 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) said Tuesday that he'll get surgery for the torn UCL in his left thumb Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

7:54 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) will require surgery after being diagnosed with a torn UCL in his left thumb, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

2:22 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Carlos Mendoza revealed Saturday that Alvarez is undergoing additional testing on his left thumb, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

12:50 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Mets placed Alvarez (thumb) on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

11:55 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 1-for--4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

10:52 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's contest against Kansas City.

5:17 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

12:58 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Reds.

4:33 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup for the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

11:26 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 1-for-4 with a double in Monday's loss to the Tigers.

12:14 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Nationals.

10:28 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (heel) felt better Monday and the Mets are unconcerned about the catcher's health going into the offseason, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

3:18 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) will sit for the first half of Saturday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

7:47 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

3:58 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (finger) is starting at catcher and batting seventh Tuesday versus Miami.

9:56 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) manager Buck Showalter said after Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Phillies that Alvarez is dealing with a finger contusion after being hit on the left hand by two foul tips, Dan Gelston of the Associated Press reports.

2:12 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Phillies.

3:46 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup Friday versus the Phillies.

3:21 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is not in the lineup Wednesday at Miami.

3:31 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Miami.

3:07 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the Mets' lineup Friday against Cincinnati, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

3:46 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.

9:58 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Diamondbacks.