Mets to place starting catcher on IL
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Catcher Francisco Alvarez could miss the rest of this season after injuring his right thumb on Sunday, but Mets officials are hopeful he can delay surgery long enough to contribute to the team’s playoff run.
Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez left the game with a thumb injury after a three-hit night in New York’s 7-3 win over the Mariners.
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Little League Classic: Mets roll over Mariners as Little Leaguers embrace teams in Williamsport
The Seattle Mariners and New York Mets finished their three-game series with a field trip to Williamsport for the Little League Classic on Sunday night.
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