Francisco Alvarez, the catcher for the New York Mets, faced a setback during a game at Dodger Stadium when he injured his left thumb while rounding first base. The incident occurred in the second inning when Alvarez slipped and put full weight on his thumb. Despite appearing in discomfort, he continued to play, even thrusting his thumb into the bag during a headfirst dive.

After the injury, Omar Narváez replaced Alvarez behind the plate. The Mets later announced that Alvarez had left the game due to a left thumb injury. This injury adds to Alvarez’s recent troubles with his thumb, which began earlier in the week when he was called for catcher’s interference during a game against the Pirates.

If Alvarez requires time off due to the injury, the Mets may turn to veteran Tomas Nido from Triple-A Syracuse, as they currently do not have a third catcher on the 40-man roster. The team is closely monitoring Alvarez’s condition and will make decisions accordingly to ensure his recovery and the team’s performance.