Acce s the Mets beat like never before Dont mi s Mike Pumas text me sages from Queens and beyond hes giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Mets. CINCINNATI Francisco Alvarez has one healthy thumb and pinkie but is hopeful that will be enough to get him Juan Marichal Jersey through the season. The Mets catcher returned from the injured list Friday and was in the teams starting lineup for a . It was Alvarezs first appearance since Aug. 17, when he sprained a ligament in his right thumb diving into second base. Its an injury that will require surgery to repair. If that setback werent enough, Alvarez was drilled by a pitch after he began a minor league rehab a signment, leaving him with a broken pinkie on his left hand. I dont really feel anything, Alvarez said when asked if throwing or hitting caused the most discomfort for him. I feel it a little bit when I throw the ball, when I get all the way out in front of it, so I have got to throw the ball a little bit more behind it. Jose Alvarez Jersey