Omar Narvaez Put On Injured List, Could Miss 8-9 Weeks
2 years agoUpdating a previous report, New York Mets catcher Omar Narvaez (calf) underwent tests on Thursday morning that showed a medium- to high-grade strain of his left calf. He will be put on the injured list, and a typical return to play for this type of injury is around eight to nine weeks. It's a tough break for Narvaez, who was playing well both offensively and defensively in the early going. The Mets are calling up top prospect Francisco Alvarez to replace Narvaez, and he should be in the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. Alvarez, a 21-year-old catcher, needs to be added in any leagues where he's available. He's expected to split playing time behind the dish with Tomas Nido while Narvaez is out, but he should serve as the primary catcher with much more offensive upside than Nido.
Source: Mets Twitter
Source: Mets Twitter