Francisco Alvarez

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Francisco Alvarez Re-Enters Starting Lineup Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is back in the starting lineup Thursday against the Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Merrill Kelly. Alvarez gave way to veteran Omar Narvaez behind the dish on Wednesday but will take over Thursday and hit sixth while catching Kodai Senga. The rookie backstop has had a nice rookie season, especially from a power perspective. Alvarez is hitting just .216 but he has slugged 23 home runs along with nine doubles, numbers that have helped generate a 103 wRC+ that sits a few ticks above the league average. At just 21 years of age, Alvarez is a major dynasty league asset moving forward.

Sep 14 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Returns To Lineup Tuesday

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) is back behind the plate and is hitting in the nine-hole on Tuesday against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks and right-hander Ryne Nelson. Alvarez took a pitch off his right hand in Sunday's series finale against the Minnesota Twins and was held out on Monday, but he'll be back in there for the second game of the series against Arizona after X-rays came back negative. Alvarez's fantasy stock has been down of late, and hitting in the nine-hole won't help his cause. The 21-year-old backstop has gone just 6-for-37 (.162) with a home run, one double, five RBI, 12 strikeouts, a stolen base and four runs scored in 14 games (10 starts) since Aug. 22. Alvarez has shown impressive power (22 home runs) at the weak catcher position, though, in his first full MLB campaign.

Sep 12 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Taking A Seat Saturday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Minnesota Twins and right-hander Kenta Maeda on Saturday afternoon. The young backstop went 0-for-3 with a walk and a run scored as part of his club's 5-2 defeat on Friday night but will give way to veteran Omar Narvaez on Saturday afternoon. While the young backstop is hitting just .214 on the season, he has provided some pop with 22 home runs on the campaign while his .223 isolated power fits in line with his work from the minors prior to his debut in the 2022 season. Alvarez should remain a reliable source of power with plenty of upside ahead of fantasy drafts next season.

Sep 9 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Getting A Day Off

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez is retreating to the bench for Wednesday's matchup against the Washington Nationals. In his absence, Omar Narvaez will do the catching and will bat seventh for the Mets against Nationals right-hander Joan Adon. It's just a normal day of rest for Alvarez, who is hitting just .216 (72-for-334) in his first full major-league season in 2023, but he also has provided plenty of pop at the weak catcher position with 22 home runs and 51 RBI. The 21-year-old Venezuelan backstop has struggled in 11 games (eight starts) since Aug. 22, going 5-for-31 (.161) with a homer, a double, five RBI, 11 strikeouts, a stolen base and three runs scored for the Mets.

Sep 6 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Not Starting Against Braves

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez will start Monday's contest against the Atlanta Braves on the bench. It will be Alvarez's second straight game sitting out as the Mets look to keep him fresh down the stretch. Omar Narvaez will do the catching on Monday and will hit seventh in the batting order against Braves rookie right-hander Allan Winans. The 21-year-old Alvarez has impressed with 21 home runs in 303 at-bats as the Mets' primary catcher in his first full MLB season, but he's also hitting just .221 (67-for-303) and has gone 9-for-53 (.170) with a homer, double, four RBI, 12 strikeouts and six runs scored in 16 games (13 starts) so far in August.

Aug 21 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Resting On Wednesday

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez is taking the day off on Wednesday in a day game against the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates. Omar Narvaez will catch right-hander Tylor Megill and will hit seventh in the lineup against Pirates right-hander Johan Oviedo. Designated hitter Mark Vientos is also getting some rest. Alvarez has earned the starting job behind the plate for the Mets this year in his first full season, and he's been great in fantasy for his power (21 home runs). However, he's batting just .226 (65-for-288) on the year and has gone 15-for-78 (.192) with four home runs, a double, nine RBI, 19 strikeouts and 12 runs scored in 23 games (21 starts) since the All-Star break. Hopefully the young catcher will be able to get hot again at the plate down the stretch.

Aug 16 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Sitting Again Sunday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is sitting on Sunday against the Atlanta Braves. After catching the nightcap of the doubleheader on Saturday, Alvarez will give way to Omar Narvaez for another game. Though he has 21 home runs on the season, Alvarez hasn't proven capable of contributing to too many other categories this season.

Aug 13 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Sitting In First Game Of Doubleheader

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez will take a seat in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday against the division-rival Atlanta Braves. With Alvarez on the bench, Omar Narvaez will do the catching and bat seventh against Braves right-hander Allan Winans. Alvarez will most likely get the starting nod behind the dish for Game 2. The 21-year-old Venezuelan backstop has taken over the starting catching duties in New York in his first full big-league season. Alvarez has impressed big time. He's hitting just .230 (64-for-278), but he already has 21 home runs, 44 RBI and 41 runs scored in 303 trips to the plate over 86 games. Since the All-Star break, Alvarez is hitting .206 (14-for-68) with four homers, a double, nine RBI and 11 runs scored in 20 games (18 starts).

Aug 12 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Not Starting Against Cubs

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez is taking the day off on Tuesday against the visiting Chicago Cubs. With Alvarez out, Omar Narvaez will do the catching and will hit in the eight-hole against Cubs right-hander Jameson Taillon. It's just a regular day off for Alvarez, who has become the team's regular backstop by impressing in his first full big-league season. The 21-year-old youngster is hitting just .231 (62-for-268), but he also has 21 home runs, 44 RBI and 41 runs scored, which is extremely useful in fantasy leagues at the catching position. However, he's slowed down since the All-Star break, going 12-for-58 (.207) with four homers, nine RBI, 16 strikeouts and 11 runs scored in 17 games (16 starts) since July 14.

Aug 8 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Getting A Breather

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez is getting the day off on Thursday as the team takes on the Kansas City Royals. Omar Narvaez will catch right-hander Carlos Carrasco and will hit seventh against Royals right-hander Brady Singer. Alvarez is hitting just .236 (61-for-258) in his first full big-league season, but he's also provided plenty of pop (21 home runs) at the weak catching position in fantasy and has added 44 RBI in 80 games and 281 plate appearances. The 21-year-old is one of the best young emerging power bats at the position in MLB. It's a good time for a day off, though, as he's gone 6-for-35 (.171) with two homers, four RBI and six runs scored in his last 10 games since July 20.

Aug 3 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Gets Day Off Thursday

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez is out of Thursday's lineup versus right-hander Josiah Gray and the Washington Nationals. It seems to just be a maintenance day for the rookie backstop. He was hit in the hand by a pitch on Tuesday, but was able to play on Wednesday. Alvarez has run extremely hot and cold during his first full season. The 21-year-old is just 2-for-21 over his most recent six games after a torrid start to July. Alvarez should remain in the top-10 fantasy catcher conversation on his alluring power upside alone. Omar Narvaez sets up behind the plate to catch Kodai Senga and bat ninth for Thursday's tilt.

Jul 27 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez, Tommy Pham Back In Mets Lineup

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) and outfielder Tommy Pham (groin) are both back in the starting lineup on Wednesday against New York Yankees left-hander Carlos Rodon. Alvarez is catching and batting eighth, while Pham is serving as the designated hitter and batting fifth in the Subway Series finale. Alvarez took a pitch off his right hand on Tuesday, but X-rays came back negative and the 21-year-old rookie is back in there the next day. He's been a tremendous asset at the catching position in fantasy in his first full year in the big leagues with 19 home runs and 41 RBI. Pham is back in there for the first time since last Thursday, and he'll be eased back in as the DH. The 35-year-old trade candidate has hit a respectable .271 on the year with nine home runs and 11 stolen bases in 75 games.

Jul 26 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez Tommy Pham

X-Rays Come Back Negative On Francisco Alvarez

Updating a previous report, X-rays on New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez's right hand came back negative after he left Tuesday night's game early against the New York Yankees. Alvarez said that his concern level is zero and he doesn't plan on undergoing further testing. It's great news for those that have been using the impressive young backstop in their starting fantasy lineups, and he might even be back in Wednesday's lineup. The 21-year-old catcher did go 0-for-5 with four strikeouts in the game against the Yankees on Tuesday before getting hurt late, but he's been a great power asset at the shallow catching position in fantasy. Alvarez has clubbed 19 home runs and driven in 41 runs in 235 at-bats in 2023.

Jul 25 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Leaves After Being Hit In Hand

New York Mets rookie catcher Francisco Alvarez (hand) left Tuesday's game early against the New York Yankees after being hit in the hand. Omar Narvaez replaced him behind the plate. It added injury to insult for Alvarez, who went 0-for-5 with four strikeouts before getting injured. Until we know more regarding Alvarez's injury, consider him day-to-day heading into Wednesday's contest. The 21-year-old has really announced his presence in the big leagues so far in his first full season, as he entered Tuesday's game with 19 home runs, seven doubles, 41 RBI and 34 runs scored in 255 plate appearances over 74 games. At the weak catching position, Alvarez has become a must-start in all fantasy leagues. If he misses Wednesday's game, Narvaez is likely to get the start behind the dish.

Jul 25 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Looking To Build On Solid First Half

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez posted a solid first half of the season. The rookie backstop slashed .238/.295/.514 with 17 homers, 30 runs, and 35 RBI across 210 at-bats. While Alvarez could stand to show better plate discipline (5.7% walk rate), his power certainly has provided a boost in fantasy at the catcher position. Alvarez managed a solid walk rate over his 49 games in Triple-A over the past two seasons so the potential to improve is there as he becomes more accustomed to MLB pitching. The Mets open up the second half of the season on Friday at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Jul 13 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

Francisco Alvarez Hitting Ninth Monday

New York Yankees catcher Francisco Alvarez is doing the catching and is batting ninth in the lineup on Monday against the Milwaukee Brewers and right-hander Colin Rea. Alvarez went hitless in six at-bats on Friday and Saturday against the Philadelphia Phillies and was given a day to rest on Sunday, but he's back in there on Monday for the series opener against Milwaukee. The 21-year-old Venezuelan backstop has had his share of ups and downs in his first full season in the big leagues, and he's currently down while going 4-for-34 (.118) with no homers, one double and 11 strikeouts in his last 11 games. Alvarez may only be hitting .224 (38-for-170) on the year, but he does have 12 home runs at a weak catcher position.

Jun 26 · Source via Prospects Mets Francisco Alvarez

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