The franchise was trying to work out a contract extension with its young star catcher.
and star catcher Francisco Alvarez began talks regarding a potential long-term extension when an unexpected speed bump halted discussions for the 22-year-old franchise cornerstone.
Alvarez's agency, Rimas, which is led by recording artist Bad Bunny, was decertified, which caused talks to cease for the time being,Rimas is currently in a legal battle with the MLB Players Association regarding its existence, but Alvarez confirmed that the agency still represents him. There's no indication if and when the contract talks will continue.
As for Alvarez's play on the field, he has been a catalyst to New York's lineup, batting .278 with four home runs and 24 RBI and 44 hits in 158 at-bats this season. The Mets sit at a surprising 53–48 on the season, 10.5 games behind the NL East leading Phillies. However, the Mets currently hold the second NL wild-card spot, a half-game clear of theMike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more.
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