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Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez plays in Venezuelan Winter League

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Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez plays in Venezuelan Winter League

Summary

Francisco Alvarez is currently playing for Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League as he prepares for the 2027 MLB season. This marks his first participation in a winter league since turning professional. Over the course of nine games, Alvarez is hitting.214 with one home run and six RBI. His decision to play winter ball may be influenced by the looming lockout in MLB, as well as a desire to gain additional playing experience in his home country. Alvarez remains under contract with the New York Mets through the 2029 season.

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By the Numbers

•Alvarez plays for Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League.
•He has a.214 batting average with one home run in nine games.
•This is his first winter league experience as a professional.
•Alvarez is under contract with the Mets through 2029.
•His winter play may help prepare him for the 2027 MLB season.

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3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Francisco Alvarez Quietly Playing for New Team

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Francisco Alvarez remains the New York Mets‘ catcher heading toward the 2027 MLB season, whenever it actually gets to start after a conceptual lockout. First, he’s getting some baseball work in playing for a different team this winter. In some parts of the world, baseball is a year-round endeavor — and one particularly potent during […] The post Mets’ Francisco Alvarez Quietly Playing for New Team appeared first on HEAVY.
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