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The New York Mets are gearing up to call up No. 1 prospect Francisco Alvarez. Starting catcher Omar Narvaez suffered a strain of his left calf. It is being called a high-grade strain, and the typical return time is 8-9 weeks. He is heading to the IL, leaving only Tomas Nido as the lone catcher on the MLB roster.
Omar Narvaez underwent imaging this morning that revealed a medium to high-grade strain of his left calf. He will be placed on the Injured List. A typical return to play for this type of injury is 8-9 weeks.
– New York Mets (@Mets) April 6, 2023