“Mets Are Falling Apart” – 23YO Catcher’s Injury Sparks Panic as Fans Brace for Brutal Downfall

The New York Mets just can’t escape the one thing that haunts them every year—injuries. Francisco Alvarez, their 23-year-old catcher, is about to miss six to eight weeks as he is undergoing surgery for a fractured left hamate bone. The news was confirmed by manager Carlos Mendoza, and it has left fans agitated, fearing this could derail the momentum of the team even before the season begins.

New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez needs surgery to repair a fractured left hamate bone and will be out for six to eight weeks, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 9, 2025

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Alvarez was supposed to be a key piece in the Mets’ lineup. Post his exit, the team is now trying to fill the void behind the plate, both offensively and defensively. For fans, it is a fatal hit that has sparked frustration, panic, and déjà vu from previous seasons that were derailed by injuries.

Fans took it to X, venting out their emotions that sum up the widespread panic. They did not see another injury-ridden season coming. Others are trying to hold on to hope, saying, “Oh man, that’s a rough one. Mets should still be okay.”

Meanwhile, some fans even pointed out that both NY teams are suffering. “Both New York teams are dropping like flies.”

With the season right around the corner, the Mets must figure out how to stay afloat in the absence of their rising ace.