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12:47 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (head) will start behind home plate and bat eighth against the Giants on Saturday.
4:34 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.
6:56 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) (head) passed concussion protocol and will fly back with the team to New York, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
6:05 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Padres after getting hit in the head by a foul ball in the fifth inning, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
6:58 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
12:10 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
9:39 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) went 1-for-2 with two walks, a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Angels.
2:07 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Mets recalled Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
5:22 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is expected to be called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
10:13 AM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is slashing .256/.326/.590 with four home runs and a 3:13 BB:K in 11 games for Triple-A Syracuse since he was demoted June 22.
12:41 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) Mets optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
12:10 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is slashing only .191/.286/.265 over his last 20 games with one home run and three RBI, but the Mets believe he's close to emerging from his slump, Tim Britton of the Athletic reports.
4:29 PM - Francisco Alvarez (NYM) is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's contest in Atlanta.
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.
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