The Mets have a conservative injury plan that will likely see Francisco Alvarez out eight weeks

Francisco Alvarez is expected to need an eight-week rehab, Mets officials say. Alvarez's earliest return would be in late June, Mets sources say. The Mets say Alvarez will be out for eight weeks, putting him back into late June. Alvarez has been with the Mets since the start of the season.

Francisco Alvarez out for 8 weeks after UCL thumb surgery. The Mets catcher is expected to be out for the next two months. Alvarez has been with the Mets for two months after undergoing surgery on his thumb thumb. Alvarez is a veteran catcher who has a history of injuries to his thumb.

Francisco Alvarez is set to have surgery on his left thumb. The Mets catcher is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks. He will be out until he is fully recovered from the thumb injury. Alvarez is a sophomore catcher at the New York Mets and has been a standout player in the minors.

Francisco Alvarez to undergo surgery for torn ligament in thumb in Mets’ nightmare. Manager Carlos Mendoza said after the Mets' win over the Dodgers on Saturday that the catcher tore a ligaments in his thumb and he'll require surgery. Alvarez will be out for the rest of the season.

The New York Mets have placed catcher Francisco Alvarez on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left thumb. Alvarez suffered the injury in a 9-4 victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets won the game 9-3 on Tuesday night against the Dodgers.

Francisco Alvarez is on the 10-day injured list with a left thumb injury. The Mets don't know the extent of the injury, but they do know that it will sideline him for more than 10 days. Alvarez will be out of action for the rest of the season.

Francisco Alvarez placed on the injured list with thumb sprain. Catcher Francisco Alvarez has a left thumb injury. Alvarez is a major injury blow for the New York Mets. The Mets are without a full-time replacement for the injured player in the starting lineup. The team is looking for a full back to health.