Mets Sign Veteran Catcher Ali Sánchez Amid Alvarez Injury

The New York Mets, struggling through a difficult August and dealing with the injury of starting catcher Francisco Alvarez, have signed veteran catcher Ali Sánchez to a minor league deal to add depth behind the plate. Alvarez suffered a ligament sprain in his thumb that will require surgery, though he plans to attempt to play through the injury for now. Sánchez, originally signed by the Mets in 2013 and making his MLB debut with them in 2020, has spent the 2025 season bouncing between the Toronto Blue Jays and Boston Red Sox before returning to New York. The Mets' current catching options, Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger, offer limited offensive upside, making Sánchez a necessary insurance player. Sánchez has appeared in 47 MLB games over his career with a .185 batting average and no home runs, but his familiarity with the Mets organization and his resilience make him a valuable roster addition amid their catching woes. The move highlights the Mets' need to bolster their roster as they continue to struggle in the standings.