Francisco Alvarez needs surgery for a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right thumb. But New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says there's a chance the slugging catcher can play through the pain.

At an important time in the season, Francisco Alvarez will miss more time.

This will mark Senger’s third stint on the big league club this season, starting the year with the club for the first 25 games and then returning in late June for a two-week spell.