Francisco Álvarez left the MLB Little League Classic with a right-thumb issue after jamming the hand on a head-first slide into second. He stayed in for a seventh-inning double but did not return to catch in the eighth, and the Mets immediately sent him back to New York for an MRI. With the prognosis still unknown, New York’s catching plan and roster depth become a key fantasy consideration as Alvarez’s availability could swing bullpen usage and lineup flexibility in upcoming series.

For fantasy managers, the MRI result will dictate how aggressively to roster or drop Alvarez in the short term. A clean bill of health could keep him locked into everyday catching duties; a more serious diagnosis could open opportunities for Mets depth pieces and affect streaming options behind the plate in the near term. Stay tuned for the official update from the club.