Mets activate Francisco Alvarez from injured list ahead of Cardinals series
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 11:20 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.
- 12:04 AMESPN MLB — Mets' Alvarez returns; Senga's rehab paused
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — Francisco Alvarez returns to lineup for the Mets vs. Cards; Kodai Senga's rehab paused
- 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
"The New York Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez off the injured list before Tuesday's game against St. Louis, while Kodai Senga experienced a setback in his rehab from a back injury. The 24-year-old Alvarez returned to the lineup exactly four weeks after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee while taking a swing against the Detroit Tigers. Alvarez underwent surgery May 14 and was expected to miss six-to-eight weeks.
"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.
"The Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez off the injured list before Tuesday's game against St. Louis.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJun 10, 2026, 12:04 AMMets' Alvarez returns; Senga's rehab paused
The Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez off the injured list before Tuesday's game against St. Louis.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 10:17 PMFrancisco Alvarez returns to lineup for the Mets vs. Cards; Kodai Senga's rehab paused
The New York Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez off the injured list before Tuesday's game against St. Louis, while Kodai Senga experienced a setback in his rehab from a back injury. The 24-year-old Alvarez returned to the lineup exactly four weeks after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee while taking a swing against the Detroit Tigers. Alvarez underwent surgery May 14 and was expected to miss six-to-eight weeks.
- 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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