New York Mets catcher Luis Torrens is dealing with a forearm contusion after being injured during the home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays. Manager Carlos Mendoza is optimistic about Torrens' recovery, expecting him to return in a few days. Torrens has stepped up as a starter following Francisco Alvarez's hand surgery and showed solid performance, batting .300 with a home run in the early season. Mendoza's cautious approach aims to ensure Torrens is fully fit before resuming his role behind the plate.
New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza expressed optimism that catcher Luis Torrens will only be sidelined for a few days due to a forearm contusion sustained during a recent game.
Torrens, who took over the starting catcher role after Francisco Alvarez's surgery, was performing well, batting .300 with one home run over the first eight games.
The injury occurred during the home opener when a spiked pitch from Tylor Megill struck Torrens in the forearm, leaving him momentarily stunned but able to finish the game.
Mendoza is taking a cautious approach to Torrens' recovery, indicating they want to ensure he is fully ready to play before getting him back in the lineup.
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