Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez underwent surgery for a UCL tear in his left thumb, with an expected eight-week recovery period before a return to game action.
Alvarez's recovery timeline of July is longer than the team's initial estimate of six to eight weeks, according to reports.
Alvarez was a significant power threat for the Mets, hitting 25 homers as a rookie last year, with his injury posing a challenge to the team's lineup.
Omar Narváez is set to be the Mets' primary catcher in Alvarez's absence, although he has struggled at the plate so far.
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