Mets activate Francisco Alvarez from injured list ahead of Cardinals series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:11 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
The New York Mets have activated catcher Francisco Alvarez from the injured list ahead of their game against the St. Louis Cardinals on June 9, 2026. Alvarez, who was initially expected to be out for 6-8 weeks due to a torn meniscus in his right knee, is returning just four weeks after the injury. His comeback is a significant boost for the Mets, who have struggled this season with a 29-36 record. Alvarez brings a.241 batting average and.710 OPS, offering an upgrade over the current catchers, Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger. The team is looking for improved offensive performance with Alvarez back in the lineup as they begin the Cardinals series.
- •Alvarez missed four weeks after a knee injury.
- •Mets activate him before the Cardinals series.
- •Alvarez has a.241 batting average and.710 OPS.
- •Mets are currently 29-36 this season.
- •Alvarez returns to replace backup catchers struggling at the plate.
- 7:11 PMYahoo Sports — Mets announce today's lineup vs Cardinals as Francisco Alvarez returns
- 6:36 PMYahoo Sports — Mets get incredible Francisco Alvarez news ahead of Cardinals series
"After four weeks recovering from a torn meniscus, Francisco Alvarez is back in the New York Mets' lineup on Tuesday's vs. the St. Louis Cardinals.
"Francisco Alvarez is coming back far faster than initially thought.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:11 PMMets announce today's lineup vs Cardinals as Francisco Alvarez returns
After four weeks recovering from a torn meniscus, Francisco Alvarez is back in the New York Mets' lineup on Tuesday's vs. the St. Louis Cardinals.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 6:36 PMMets get incredible Francisco Alvarez news ahead of Cardinals series
Francisco Alvarez is coming back far faster than initially thought.
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