Mets Alvarez Demoted to Minors | MLB News
- In a surprising move,the New york Mets have reassigned catcher Francisco Alvarez to thier Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse.
- The roster changes follow the Mets' 11-4 victory over the philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, a game in which Alvarez went 2-for-5 with a home run.
- Alvarez, 23, has had a tough time at the plate this season.
The New York Mets have made a significant roster move,optioning catcher Francisco Alvarez to Triple-A Syracuse as Hayden Senger steps up to fill the backup catcher role. Alvarez, despite a recent home run, has struggled offensively this season at the plate, batting .236. This strategic shift aims to revitalize the team’s performance. Senger, who has played 13 games this season, will now support Luis Torrens. This move reflects the Mets’ drive to improve their chances and standings in the competitive NL East. For more breaking MLB news, turn to News Directory 3. Discover what’s next …
Mets Roster Shakeup: Alvarez Sent Down,Senger Called Up
Updated June 22,2025
In a surprising move,the New york Mets have reassigned catcher Francisco Alvarez to thier Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse. The team announced the transaction Sunday, also confirming the promotion of Hayden Senger to the major league roster. Senger is expected to fill the backup catcher role, supporting Luis Torrens, who now assumes the primary catcher role.
The roster changes follow the Mets’ 11-4 victory over the philadelphia Phillies on Saturday, a game in which Alvarez went 2-for-5 with a home run. That win broke a seven-game losing streak for New York. Despite the strong showing, the Mets opted to make a change, hoping to boost the team’s overall performance and address the catcher’s offensive struggles.
Alvarez, 23, has had a tough time at the plate this season. In 35 games, he’s batting .236 with three home runs and 11 RBIs. His on-base plus slugging percentage (OPS) stands at .652, accompanied by 38 strikeouts. The Mets are hoping that this change in the catcher role will improve their chances.
Once considered baseball’s top prospect in 2022,Alvarez had a promising rookie season in 2023,hitting 25 home runs.Since his debut with the Mets in 2022, he has a.223 batting average with 40 home runs and 122 RBIs in 263 games.
Senger, 28, debuted in the major leagues this season, appearing in 13 games for the Mets.He is batting.179 in 28 at-bats. The Mets (46-31) are currently tied for first place in the National League East standings with the Phillies (46-31) as they head into sunday night’s game.
What’s next
The Mets hope Alvarez will regain his form in Triple-A, while Senger looks to solidify his position as a reliable backup. The team continues its series against the Phillies, aiming to maintain its lead in the NL East.