New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez, who is already playing through injuries including a broken pinkie and torn UCL in his thumb, was hit by a 99.8 mph sinker on his upper left arm during a game against the San Diego Padres, prompting his immediate exit.

This marked the third time in three weeks that Alvarez was hit on the arm or hand, with previous incidents involving pitches from Cole Winn and another unnamed pitcher.

Alvarez was struck while batting with the Mets leading 8-3 and was visibly in pain, leading to his being replaced by pinch-runner Hayden Senger after he went to a knee.

The team is monitoring Alvarez's condition closely to assess how he feels the following day, indicating ongoing concern about his injury.

There is no immediate update on the severity of Alvarez's injury, but his quick exit suggests the team is cautious.

Meanwhile, backup catcher Luis Torrens, who is recovering from a right forearm contusion, has begun a minor league rehab assignment and could return as soon as Wednesday or Thursday, providing a potential replacement if needed.

With Senger as the only other available catcher on the roster, Torrens's return could be crucial for the team’s depth behind the plate.