Morning Briefing: Mets Lose Alvarez For Six to Eight Weeks

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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza on Saturday reported that Francisco Alvarez is headed to the injured list. The Mets’ catcher is scheduled to have surgery on his thumb to repair a torn ligament. Starling Marte said the players were informed Alvarez will be out for about six to eight weeks.

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com added that Tomas Nido was called up and Kolton Ingram was designated for assignment.

Francisco Alvarez. Photo by Ed Delany of Metsmerized

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