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Francisco Alvarez and Other Damaging Mets' Injuries Scramble Fantasy Baseball Brains
TL;DR
Francisco Alvarez of the New York Mets is out for 6-8 weeks due to a torn meniscus, adding to the team's injury woes with Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto also sidelined. This significantly impacts fantasy baseball strategies.
Key points
- Francisco Alvarez has a torn meniscus.
- He will be out for 6-8 weeks.
- Luis Torrens becomes the everyday starter.
- Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto are also injured.
- Alvarez's injury impacts fantasy baseball strategies.
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May 8, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; New York Mets designated hitter Francisco Alvarez against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
The New York Mets are stuck with one big injury bug. Their latest bad luck is Francisco Alvarez's torn meniscus. He has now been listed out for 6-8 weeks, add to the injuries of Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto. What does this all mean for fantasy baseball? The answer is: a lot.
Fantasy Baseball Impact
The injury to Alvarez now elevates Luis Torrens to the everyday starter. Torrens is batting .216 with a .567 OPS. In 2025, Torrens hit .226 with a .629 OPS. He is an elite catcher fielding-wise, but lacks much for fantasy baseball relevancy with his bat. Alvarez's best replacements lie with the catcher options below:
- Ryan Jeffers: He bats .299 on the season with a .948 OPS and 6 home runs, while being owned in about 50% of leagues.
- Dillon Dingler: He offers great contact on paper with a 3.6% home run rate (7 total) and a .774 OPS. Dingler is 52% available.
The Mets also had to hold their breath as Juan Soto left Wednesday's game in the 7th inning due to a foul ball off his right ankle. Soto's MRI results came back negative, so that he will be day-to-day. Soto could return as soon as Thursday night, but if so, he will play DH.
Q&A
How long will Francisco Alvarez be out due to his injury?
Francisco Alvarez is expected to be out for 6-8 weeks due to a torn meniscus.
What does Francisco Alvarez's injury mean for fantasy baseball players?
Alvarez's injury elevates Luis Torrens to the starting catcher position, affecting fantasy lineups and strategies.
Who are the other injured players on the New York Mets?
In addition to Francisco Alvarez, Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto are also currently injured.