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Francisco Alvarez, the New York Mets young catcher, had a breakout season in 2025, batting .256 with a .339 on-base and .447 slugging percentage. He hit 11 home runs, drove in 32 RBI, and posted a 124 weighted runs created plus, earning 1.8 wins above replacement. However, his defense declined, costing the team 6 fielding runs. Injuries have been a challenge, but he showed promise in the second half of 2025, hitting .276 with a .360 on-base and .561 slugging percentage. FanGraphs projects him to hit around .242 with a .324 on-base and .447 slugging percentage in 2026, with 20 homers, a 117 weighted runs created plus, and 3 wins above replacement. The Mets hope he stays healthy and continues his hot bat to help spark the team.

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