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The New York Mets and Pete Alonso are heading for a messy split, with the divorce papers reportedly in the works. Pete gets the home runs, some Mets fans keep the heartache, and the details of sharing custody of Mr. Met are getting ironed out. While David Stearns will be busy navigating the trade market and free-agent waters, the Mets’ success in 2025 won’t just come from outside help—it’ll require players within the organization to step up. And yes, Francisco Álvarez, that spotlight isn’t just hovering—it’s locked firmly on you.
Heading into his third full season with the Amazins, the 23-year-old backstop faces a clear challenge to build on his promising rookie campaign. At the top of his “things to avoid” list is missing time due to dings and setbacks. In 2022, a right ankle injury in Triple-A Syracuse put his Mets debut on hold for three weeks. Fast forward to 2024, where a torn thumb ligament required surgery and sidelined him for months, followed by shoulder and back issues that had him playing musical chairs with the lineup card. For Álvarez, staying healthy in 2025 isn’t just a goal, it’s non-negotiable.
