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The injury trend isn't exclusive to pitchers. The New York Mets have also been affected with catcher Francisco Alvarez set to miss 6 to 8 weeks due to hand surgery. While this injury does not carry the same long-term concerns as others, the Mets must now work to adjust their roster to offset the loss of a player poised to be a significant contributor.
On the brighter side, the Atlanta Braves seem to have dodged a bullet with Jerksin Profar’s wrist injury being less severe than initially feared. The swift recovery could provide a boost they greatly need after the recent sidelining of star Shawn Murphy.