In what had the makings of a rarity — a non-stressful Mets victory — the Mets found stress.

Francisco Alvarez was removed in the eighth inning of Tuesday’s 8-3 win over the Padres at Citi Field after a 99.8 mph fastball struck his left arm.

There was no immediate update from the Mets concerning the severity.

Francisco Alvarez is hit in the arm by a 100 MPH fastball from Bradgley Rodriguez

The Mets' dugout is not pleased pic.twitter.com/Es3yNLT47c — SNY (@SNYtv) September 17, 2025

Francisco Alvarez reacts after being hit by a pitch during the eighth inning of the Mets’ 8-3 win over the Padres on Sept. 16, 2025 at Citi Field. AP

Francisco Alvarez reacts after getting hit by a pitch during the eighth inning of the Mets’ win over the Padres. Getty Images

Alvarez, already playing wi

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