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Mets' Francisco Alvarez to undergo MRI after jamming thumb in win over Mariners

Mets' Francisco Alvarez to undergo MRI after jamming thumb in win over Mariners

Toronto Star3 days ago
New York Mets' Francisco Alvarez celebrates after driving in a run with a double off Seattle Mariners pitcher George Kirby during the second inning of the Little League Classic baseball game at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) GP flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thestar.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/toronto_star bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar :
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