Scouting Report: Miguel Mendez
San Diego Padres | P
Overall
Summary
Francisco Alvarez, Mets catcher, suffered a torn right meniscus requiring surgery after fouling off a pitch in the sixth inning against Detroit Tigers. Manager Carlos Mendoza expects 6-8 week recovery timeline. This marks Alvarez's fourth trip to the injured list since start of 2024, following previous injuries including sprained left thumb (45 games), fractured hamate bone in left hand (25 games in 2025), and sprained right thumb (16 games). Currently hitting .241 with 4 HR and 10 RBIs in 37 games. Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger will split catching duties in his absence.
Strengths
- Young player with potential
- Expected 6-8 week recovery timeline is relatively defined
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