Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Monday's game against Boston.
Alvarez will sit down for a second consecutive game after going 3-for-16 with two RBI over his last five contests. Luis Torrens will catch instead for Luis Severino and bat ninth.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Resting up Sunday
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Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox.
Alvarez will get a breather for the day game after starting at catcher in both of the Mets' previous two contests. Luis Torrens will step in behind the dish in the series finale.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Getting Thursday off
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Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Thursday's game against Arizona.
After logging a base hit and an RBI in both of the first two games of the series, Alvarez will now take a seat for Thursday's finale. Luis Torrens will catch instead for left-hander David Peterson and bat ninth.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Receiving break Sunday
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Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Alvarez is in the midst of a 3-for-42 slump and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale in San Diego. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for lefty Jose Quintana.
Alvarez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.
Alvarez started behind the plate for both of the first two games of the series but will begin Wednesday's finale on the bench. Luis Torrens will handle catching duties for the Mets.
Alvarez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during Monday's 4-3 win over the Orioles.
Alvarez took Seranthony Dominguez yard on a 3-0 pitch with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, breaking the 3-3 tie and giving New York the victory. Alvarez is 10-for-44 (.227) with a home run and a triple in August.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Not in Sunday's lineup
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Alvarez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.
Alvarez went 1-for-7 with a walk, a run and two strikeouts in the first two games of the series and will take a seat Sunday. Luis Torrens will step in behind the plate to catch for Paul Blackburn in the series finale.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Receiving afternoon off
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Alvarez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Luis Torrens will get a turn behind the plate as the Mets wrap up their series versus Oakland with a day game after a night game. Alvarez caught all nine innings of Wednesday's 9-1 win, going 1-for-3 with a walk and a run.
Alvarez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Colorado, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Alvarez was behind the plate for Wednesday's 5-3 win, but Luis Torrens started at catcher in the series opener and is back in the lineup for the finale. Alvarez did come off the bench in the middle of Tuesday's game and delivered a hit, so it's possible the Mets look to sub him in for Torrens at some point Thursday.
Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rockies.
Alvarez will get a breather Tuesday after going 4-for-13 with an RBI and two runs scored over his last three games. Luis Torrens will catch for right-hander Luis Severino and bat seventh.
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Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Resting Saturday
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Alvarez isn't in the Mets' lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels.
Alvarez will get a chance to regroup Saturday after going just 2-for-20 with a home run over his last five games. While he rests, Luis Torrens will catch for left-hander David Peterson and bat seventh.
