The hamate — a tiny bone that connects the hand and wrist — was fractured. He had surgery in Pennsylvania on Sunday and returned to Mets camp by Wednesday morning. Written on his cast were the names of his parents, girlfriend and son and that of his second child due later this season.

After signing Juan Soto this offseason, the New York Mets are supposed to be contending for a World Series. Thus far, all they've gotten is rotten injury news, with Francisco Alvarez being the latest.