C,DH - New York Mets
- Age 24
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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Francisco Alvarez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Tuesday’s 9-6 loss to the Cubs. He drove in the Mets’ first two runs with a two-run single in his first plate appearance before adding a 403-foot solo homer off Phil Maton in the seventh inning.
Fantasy Impact
Alvarez has hit safely in nine of 11 games since returning from the injured list on June 9, batting .300 over that span.
Torn meniscus injuries typically carry a 6-8 week recovery timeline, making Alvarez's return after just four weeks ahead of schedule. Wednesday marked his second game back from the IL.
Fantasy Impact
His two-run homer against St. Louis accounted for the Mets' only runs of the game. Alvarez finished 1-for-4 in the loss.
The Mets are activating catcher Francisco Alvarez from the injured list ahead of Tuesday's game.
Fantasy Impact
Alvarez makes a remarkable recovery from a torn meniscus in his right knee. He was given a 6-8 week timetable and he returns in four weeks.
Francisco Alvarez went 2-for-3 with an RBI on Tuesday in a rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact
Alvarez doubled twice and played five innings behind the plate. He is continuing to work his way back to the majors with the Mets.
Francisco Alvarez will begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday with Triple-A Syracuse.
Fantasy Impact
Alvarez is working his way back from last month’s surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee. He is on track to return in mid-to-late June.
