Mets acquire catcher Jack Scanlon amid Francisco Alvarez injury concerns
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Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New York Mets have acquired catcher Jack Scanlon from the independent league following injuries to Francisco Alvarez. Alvarez is currently rehabilitating at Triple-A Syracuse and has experienced mixed results in his recovery. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza is optimistic Alvarez could return during the team's ongoing homestand. Scanlon, 25, had been performing well, slashing.337/.437/.651 with seven home runs this season, and will provide additional depth behind the plate as the Mets aim to improve their standings.
- •Mets acquire catcher Jack Scanlon from the New York Boulders.
- •Francisco Alvarez is on a rehab assignment in Triple-A Syracuse.
- •Alvarez could rejoin the Mets in the upcoming homestand.
- •Scanlon has seven home runs this season in the independent league.
- •This move aims to bolster catcher depth for the Mets.
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"The New York Mets have added a young catcher to the organization following the latest injury to Francisco Alvarez.
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