Just when things were potentially starting to turn for the Mets, they are going to be without Francisco Alvarez for a stretch. The starting catcher is headed to the injured list with a right thumb injury,

The Mets have another injury concern on their hands as their NL playoff chase picks up following Sunday's 7-3 win over the Mariners.

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez exited Sunday’s 7-3 win over the Seattle Mariners in the Little League Classic in Williamsport with a right thumb injury. Alvarez will return to New York and undergo an MRI on Monday’s day off.