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After Win and Long Home Run, Mets Surprisingly Demote Young Slugger in Wake-up Call

The New York Mets optioned 23-year-old catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday after a recent 11-4 win against the Phillies where he hit a 452-foot home run.
Alvarez's demotion followed struggles at the plate in 2024 and 2025, including recovery from a fractured hamate bone and a torn UCL that required surgery last April.
Alvarez has a.236/.319/.333 slash line with three home runs, 11 RBIs, and 138 plate appearances this season, while his defense and power have notably declined.
Manager Carlos Mendoza described Alvarez as surprised but professional and commented, "There's a lot of potential there," emphasizing the need for Alvarez to play consistently and rebuild confidence.
The Mets will rely on Luis Torrens as their starting catcher and recall Hayden Senger as backup, using the move as a reset to address Alvarez's performance and service time considerations.

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NY Mets send struggling baseball star to Triple-A Syracuse

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Scuffling catcher Francisco Alvarez was demoted to the minors by the New York Mets on Sunday.

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Mets demote struggling Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse

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Mets send slumping catcher Francisco Alvarez to minors

Scuffling catcher Francisco Alvarez has been demoted to the minors by the New York Mets. The team optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse and recalled Hayden Senger from its top farm club before Sunday...

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