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.240
HR
4
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13
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Alvarez missed more than seven weeks with a torn UCL in his left hand, suffered while catching his fall after tripping while rounding second base. When healthy, he was the Mets regular backstop, his role again this season. Alvarez will be one of the youngest starting catchers at just 23 years old; his offense is still a work in progress. His 62nd percentile hard-hit rate was down a tick from the previous season but still promising relative to his age. Alvarez's contact rate is below average, but it's improved a tick each of his last two seasons. His patience is above average, boding well for improved quality and quantity of contact. Behind the dish, he's an excellent framer, with a great pop time. All signs point to continued improvement, with more playing time. This is probably the last time he's a borderline option in one-catcher leagues. Alvarez will be a staple sooner than later. Read Past Outlooks

Getting afternoon off
Alvarez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.
Analysis
After getting called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Alvarez started behind the plate in the first two contests of the series and went 2-for-6 with a home run, a double, two walks, two RBI and two additional runs. Luis Torrens will get the nod behind the plate for Wednesday's day game, but so long as he's swinging a hot bat, Alvarez could be in store for the bulk of the starts at catcher.
After getting called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Alvarez started behind the plate in the first two contests of the series and went 2-for-6 with a home run, a double, two walks, two RBI and two additional runs. Luis Torrens will get the nod behind the plate for Wednesday's day game, but so long as he's swinging a hot bat, Alvarez could be in store for the bulk of the starts at catcher.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2023
+12%
OPS vs RHP
2025
+64%
OPS vs RHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2023vs Left | .655 | 260 | 11 | 38 | .190 | ||||
Since 2023vs Right | .734 | 651 | 29 | 85 | .238 | ||||
2025vs Left | .459 | 30 | 0 | 1 | .154 | ||||
2025vs Right | .753 | 116 | 4 | 12 | .262 | ||||
2024vs Left | .806 | 82 | 5 | 15 | .239 | ||||
2024vs Right | .680 | 260 | 6 | 32 | .236 | ||||
2023vs Left | .611 | 148 | 6 | 22 | .171 | ||||
2023vs Right | .777 | 275 | 19 | 41 | .229 | ||||
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+12%
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+59%
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Since 2023Home | .670 | 439 | 17 | 54 | .203 | ||||
Since 2023Away | .750 | 472 | 23 | 69 | .244 | ||||
2025Home | .520 | 66 | 1 | 2 | .161 | ||||
2025Away | .828 | 80 | 3 | 11 | .301 | ||||
2024Home | .727 | 166 | 7 | 23 | .221 | ||||
2024Away | .694 | 176 | 4 | 24 | .252 | ||||
2023Home | .670 | 207 | 9 | 29 | .201 | ||||
2023Away | .768 | 216 | 16 | 34 | .217 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Francisco Alvarez compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.38BB Rate
10.3%K Rate
26.7%BABIP
.314ISO
.124AVG
.240OBP
.329SLG
.364OPS
.693wOBA
.313Exit Velocity
92.6 mphHard Hit Rate
41.1%Barrels/PA
5.5%Expected BA
.222Expected SLG
.401Sprint Speed
22.6 ft/secGround Ball %
48.9%Line Drive %
16.7%Fly Ball %
34.4%Prospect Rankings History
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Alvarez didn't break camp with the Mets, but he was called up a week into the season and became the regular backstop, catching two-thirds of the club's games, along with seven games as the designated hitters. Alvarez fanned 26 percent of the time, which was in range of his minor league track record. However, his walk rate was just eight percent, considerably lower than his minor league pedigree. An above average exit velocity on fly balls supported bashing 25 homers. However, Alvarez's .222 BABIP, along with an above average strikeout rate rendered him a batting average liability. Some of the low BABIP was an unusually low line drive rate, along with a low BABIP on grounders. Both should improve this season, but Alvarez's average will still likely be detrimental to a fantasy lineup. On the other hand, his power is real, and his run production should pick up as the Mets offense should improve. Alvarez's defense and framing were excellent, though he had trouble controlling the running game. Alvarez should be among the leaders in homers from catchers, just make sure you can absorb his low average.
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Makes immediate impact in return
Alvarez went 1-for-2 with two walks, a double and two runs scored in Monday's win over the Angels.
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Rejoins big club
The Mets recalled Alvarez from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday.
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Set to return to big leagues
Alvarez is expected to be called up from Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
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Faring well at Triple-A level
Alvarez is slashing .256/.326/.590 with four home runs and a 3:13 BB:K in 11 games for Triple-A Syracuse since he was demoted June 22.
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Demoted to Triple-A
The Mets optioned Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
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Free agency to be delayed
Tim Britton and Will Sammon of The Athletic report that the Mets will gain an additional year of team control for Alvarez if he remains in the minor leagues through Saturday.
Analysis
The 23-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in late June after posting a .652 OPS through 35 games, and his struggles will end up delaying his ability to become a free agent until after the 2029 season. Alvarez has an .867 OPS with four homers in 12 games since being sent to Syracuse, though it's worth keeping in mind that his defense, and his poor pitch framing in particular, also played a role in his demotion.
The 23-year-old was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse in late June after posting a .652 OPS through 35 games, and his struggles will end up delaying his ability to become a free agent until after the 2029 season. Alvarez has an .867 OPS with four homers in 12 games since being sent to Syracuse, though it's worth keeping in mind that his defense, and his poor pitch framing in particular, also played a role in his demotion.