Scouting Report: Luis De Avila
Chicago Cubs | SP
Overall
Summary
Francisco Alvarez, the Mets' star catcher, was placed on the 60-day injured list on May 13, 2026, with a torn meniscus in his right knee suffered during a swing in the sixth inning against the Tigers. He is expected to miss 6-8 weeks recovering from the injury. Alvarez was batting .241 with a .317 OBP, .393 SLG, and 105 wRC+ in 128 plate appearances with 4 home runs before the injury. Luis Torrens will take over as the everyday catcher with Hayden Senger as backup. This is the third meniscus tear suffered by a Mets player in 2026.
Strengths
- Solid 105 wRC+ indicates above-average offensive production
- On pace for meaningful power contribution with 4 HRs in limited at-bats
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