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Est. Return 2/1/2026
2025 Stats
AVG
.256
HR
11
RBI
32
R
32
SB
0
2026 Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Injuries continue to be a major problem for Alvarez, who missed the first few weeks of 2025 due to a left hand fracture and then suffered a torn UCL in his right thumb in August. The 24-year-old catcher returned from the IL and gutted it out for most of September before undergoing surgery early in the offseason, but the end result was still a 2025 campaign in which he played just 76 games. Despite the limited volume, Alvarez tied his homer total from 2024 with 11 long balls and improved his slash line across the board to a career-best .256/.339/.447, and that type of production is an encouraging development after he posted a .716 OPS across his first two seasons. He should enter 2026 locked in as the Mets' No. 1 catcher and has significant fantasy upside given the offensive improvements last year, but the durability concerns are a major mark on his profile. Alvarez could be a steal for fantasy managers if he's able to stay mostly healthy in 2026, but he's seemingly just as likely to be on the injured list for half the season. Read Past Outlooks