Mets lineup vs Tigers for today as Francisco Alvarez lands on IL
TL;DR
Francisco Alvarez has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, adding to the Mets' injury woes. Hayden Senger has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to support the catching position.
Key points
- Francisco Alvarez placed on 10-day injured list
- Injury due to torn meniscus in right knee
- Hayden Senger recalled from Triple-A Syracuse
- Luis Torrens will start at catcher
- Recovery timeline for Alvarez is unknown
Mets lineup vs Tigers for today as Francisco Alvarez lands on IL
NEW YORK — Add catcher to the list of the Mets' injury concerns.
Before the Mets' Wednesday game against the Tigers, Francisco Alvarez was placed on the 10-day injured list with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
A timeline for Alvarez's recovery is not yet known. Hayden Senger was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to back up Luis Torrens at catcher.
The 9-9-9 challenge from Willets Point Brewery is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The challenge is to drink the 9 mini beers and the 9 mini hot dogs in 9 innings.
Cave Dabreo, poses for a photograph with his vegetarian empanada, at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Dabreo, of Dunellen, NJ, is the owner of Eat the Cave.
Willets Point Brewery's backyard burger is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
Blue and orange sprinkles top the home-run apple pie shake from Shake Shack is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
Adam Rickman speaks to the press during a What's New at Citi Field media event, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
The kimchi reuben by The Queensboro is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
The strawberry short-stop dip cheesecake, by Mr. & Mrs. Met's Candy Shop, is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
The Mets held their What's New at Citi Field media event, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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The 9-9-9 challenge from Willets Point Brewery is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The challenge is to drink the 9 mini beers and the 9 mini hot dogs in 9 innings.
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See new food options at Citi Field in 2026 in photos
The 9-9-9 challenge from Willets Point Brewery is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The challenge is to drink the 9 mini beers and the 9 mini hot dogs in 9 innings.
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See new food options at Citi Field in 2026 in photos
Cave Dabreo, poses for a photograph with his vegetarian empanada, at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Dabreo, of Dunellen, NJ, is the owner of Eat the Cave.
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See new food options at Citi Field in 2026 in photos
Willets Point Brewery's backyard burger is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
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See new food options at Citi Field in 2026 in photos
Blue and orange sprinkles top the home-run apple pie shake from Shake Shack is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
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See new food options at Citi Field in 2026 in photos
Adam Rickman speaks to the press during a What's New at Citi Field media event, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
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See new food options at Citi Field in 2026 in photos
The kimchi reuben by The Queensboro is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
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See new food options at Citi Field in 2026 in photos
The strawberry short-stop dip cheesecake, by Mr. & Mrs. Met's Candy Shop, is displayed at Citi Field, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. The food was displayed for the What's New at Citi Field media event.
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See new food options at Citi Field in 2026 in photos
The Mets held their What's New at Citi Field media event, Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
On the heels of A.J. Ewing's dynamic debut, which included three walks, a triple, two runs and two RBI, Carlos Mendoza was faced with his first test to his proclamation that he would play consistently.
With Tigers left-hander Framber Valdez returning from a suspension, Mendoza stuck with the left-handed hitting Ewing for the second game of the Mets' series at Citi Field.
Ewing was back in the lineup at center field, batting eighth on Wednesday.
NY Mets announce Wednesday lineup vs Tigers
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Q&A
Why was Francisco Alvarez placed on the injured list?
Francisco Alvarez was placed on the injured list due to a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Who is replacing Francisco Alvarez as catcher for the Mets?
Hayden Senger has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to back up Luis Torrens at catcher.
What is the timeline for Francisco Alvarez's recovery?
A timeline for Francisco Alvarez's recovery has not yet been disclosed.
How does Francisco Alvarez's injury affect the Mets' lineup?
Alvarez's injury adds to the Mets' injury concerns, impacting their overall lineup depth.
