PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla.>> New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez has a fractured hamate bone in his left hand that will require surgery.

Manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that Alvarez sustained the injury Saturday during live batting practice. He is scheduled for surgery Monday.

“It’s a big blow when your starting catcher goes down,” Mendoza told reporters. “But guys will step up. Guys will get opportunities.”

Footnotes

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove will miss the upcoming season after having surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right shoulder. ... Minnesota right-hander Erasmo Ramirez has a significant tear in his shoulder and will be out for an extended period. ... Cincinnati Reds prospect Cam Collier is scheduled to have surgery to repair a torn left thumb ligament on Thursday. Manager Terry Francona said the injury that will keep Collier from hitting for 4 to 6 weeks.