When the New York Mets finally got Francisco Alvarez back from multiple injuries, they probably exhaled with cautious relief.

But baseball, with its unpredictable timing, rarely allows comfort to last very long. Just as Alvarez’s bat and glove returned, Luis Torrens—the steady safety net behind the plate—was forced to step aside.

The Value of Luis Torrens

Luis Torrens has been the Mets’ insurance policy all season, bridging the gaps whenever Alvarez’s health faltered.

Catcher is one of baseball’s most demanding positions, physically and mentally, and Torrens made that stress look manageable.

His absence now feels like suddenly driving without a spare tire—unsettling at the worst possible moment.

In 88 games, Torrens posted a modest 81 wRC+ and 1.5 fWAR, proving he contributed far bey

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