On August 19, news broke that New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez would be heading to the 10-day IL with a right thumb sprain. Specifically, Alvarez spraine

The New York Mets will be without catcher Francisco Alvarez for the time being as they attempt to maintain a hold on a playoff spot, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The Mets are expected to place Alvarez on the injured list on Tuesday with a right thumb injury,

Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb, but there's a chance the New York Mets' slugging catcher can play through the pain and help the team in the final weeks of the regular season,