New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez was placed on the injured list with a sprained ligament in his right thumb and will be "re-evaluated in 10-14 days for return to play," the team said Tuesday. Alvarez sustained the injury while sliding into second base during the seventh inning of New York's 7-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Sunday in the Little League Classic.

Francisco Alvarez was removed from the Mets game on Sunday night after jamming his right hand into second base during the Little League Classic.

Mark Vientos sent the Mets to a 7-3 win over the Mariners on Sunday night in the Major League Baseball Little League Classic.