The 2025 season could get off to a rocky start for the New York Mets, as they’ve lost one of Juan Soto’s key teammates just eight days before the new MLB season begins. The New York Mets received a major setback as catcher Francisco Alvarez is set to undergo surgery on his fractured left hamate bone,

Steve Cohen wanted the Juan Soto in Queens at all costs. The 26-year-old phenom inked a massive 15-year, $765-million contract with his new team. The assumption that Soto only signed with the New York Mets because of the money was put to rest by Soto himself.

The New York Mets received a tough injury blow before starting the 2025 season. On Sunday morning, Mets manager Carlos Mendoze revealed that Francisco Alvarez needs surgery to repair a fractured hamate bone in his left hand.

The New York Mets had a monster offseason, in some ways, matching their crosstown rivals in the New York Yankees.Not only did the Mets poach superstar outfielder Juan Soto and two-time All-Star closer-turned-starter Clay Holmes from the Bronx,

New York Mets star Francisco Alvarez is getting some bad news. Alvarez is expected to miss six to eight weeks due to a hand injury, per MLB reporter Mark Feisand. The Mets catcher needs surgery. Alvarez has a hamate bone fracture.