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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Luis Torrens is getting increased playing time with the Mets as a backup catcher. With Francisco Alvarez sidelined by a right meniscus tear requiring at least a month of recovery, Torrens is stepping in as the primary backstop. Through early season play, Torrens has struggled offensively with a .208/.255/.292 slash line and zero home runs over 52 plate appearances. However, his defensive work has been notably strong, with pitchers posting a 2.04 ERA when he's catching compared to 4.70 with Alvarez. David Peterson in particular has shown significant improvement with Torrens behind the plate, with better pitch usage and lower walk rates. The Mets are leveraging Torrens' superior defensive metrics and pitch-framing ability despite his offensive limitations.
Strengths
- + Excellent defensive metrics with 2.04 ERA vs 4.70 with Alvarez
- + Strong pitch-framing and game-calling abilities
- + Pitchers performing better with him behind the plate
- + David Peterson showing significant improvement with Torrens catching
- + Increased playing time opportunity due to Alvarez injury
- + Veteran presence at 30 years old
- + Signed two-year extension with Mets
Weaknesses
- - Severe offensive struggles with .208 batting average
- - Only .255 on-base percentage
- - Zero home runs through 52 plate appearances
- - .292 slugging percentage
- - Worst OPS (.476) since rookie season in 2017
- - Limited impact at the plate with only 8 RBI and 5 runs
- - Not expected to warrant attention outside NL-only or deeper mixed leagues
- - Part-time role suggests limited offensive upside
About
Luis Torres is a outfielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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