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Another injury?! Metsâ Francisco Alvarez exits game in new concern
TL;DR
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez exited the game against the Tigers due to a right knee injury after fouling off a pitch. He was seen limping as he left the field.
Key points
- Francisco Alvarez exited the game due to a right knee injury
- Injury occurred after fouling off a pitch
- Alvarez was seen limping as he left the field
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NEW YORK â Add another hitter to the Metsâ growing list of injury issues.
Catcher Francisco Alvarez exited Tuesday nightâs game against the Tigers with a right knee injury after fouling off a pitch in the sixth inning.
Alvarez swung hard on the two-strike heater from Detroit right-hander Burch Smith. Right as he made contact, it was clear something was wrong. Alvarez used his bat for support, leaning over for a second before hobbling out of the box.
Manager Carlos Mendoza trotted out of the Metsâ dugout with a member of the training staff and it didnât take long for Alvarez to come out of the game. He walked slowly to the dugout, limping slightly before disappearing down the steps into the Metsâ clubhouse.
Replays of the swing showed Alvarezâs back knee buckle ever so slightly. The Mets confirmed it was Alvarezâs knee that was injured with an announcement later in Tuesday nightâs game, adding that the catcher will have imaging on his knee on Wednesday.
Alvarez entered play Tuesday night hitting .296 in his previous eight games, raising his batting average on the year back up to .236. He beat out a double play ball to drive in a run in the second inning on Tuesday, doubling to left-center field in the fourth.
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Q&A
What injury did Francisco Alvarez sustain during the game?
Francisco Alvarez sustained a right knee injury after fouling off a pitch.
How did Francisco Alvarez's injury occur in the game against the Tigers?
Alvarez's injury occurred when he swung hard at a pitch and immediately showed signs of discomfort, using his bat for support.
What was the reaction of the Mets' manager to Alvarez's injury?
Mets manager Carlos Mendoza quickly came out of the dugout with a training staff member to assist Alvarez after he showed signs of injury.
