On August 19, news broke that New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez would be heading to the 10-day IL with a right thumb sprain. Specifically, Alvarez spraine

The New York Mets will be without catcher Francisco Alvarez for the time being as they attempt to maintain a hold on a playoff spot, according to Joel Sherman of the New York Post. The Mets are expected to place Alvarez on the injured list on Tuesday with a right thumb injury,

"It's a lot of pain," said Luis Arraez, who played through one for three months last season with the San Diego Padres. "It's not easy."