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Francisco Alvarez’s first HR since being recalled fuels Mets’ win over Angels
Mets relievers Rico Garcia, Reed Garrett and Ryne Stanek recorded the final 10 outs to preserve the one-run lead. Filling in for closer Edwin Diaz, who pitched the previous two days, Stanek got Trout to pop out with runners on first and second to end the ninth.
Mets make room for returning Francisco Alvarez in flurry of roster moves
The Mets promoted the sizzling catcher from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of a series opener against the Angels at Citi Field on Monday.
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez gets good news after exiting Padres game early with injury
New York Mets star Francisco Alvarez receives good news after exiting the San Diego Padres game early due to injury.
Mets dodge another injury scare after Francisco Alvarez hit in head
Although the New York Mets were swept by the San Diego Padres, they seemingly avoided something much worse. In the bottom of the fifth inning of Wednesday's eve
Mets’ Francisco Alvarez avoids worst after being struck in mask by foul tip
Martín Maldonado’s foul tip struck Alvarez on the side of the mask in the fifth inning. Alvarez was examined by the training staff and remained in the game.
Francisco Alvarez leads the Mets to a comeback victory in his 1st game back from the minors
NEW YORK (AP) — Just back from the minors, Francisco Alvarez played a major role in the New York Mets’ comeback win. After tearing up Triple-A pitching for a few weeks, the 23-year-old catcher returned to New York’s starting lineup Monday night and provided a huge lift in a 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Mets set to recall Francisco Alvarez from Triple A: Sources
The Mets plan to recall Alvarez from Triple A ahead of their game Monday, league sources told The Athletic. The news, which was first reported by the New York Post, will give way for the 23-year-old catcher to earn another chance in the majors after responding to a demotion last month with improvements on offense and defense.
Francisco Alvarez’s Mets return comes with a blueprint to follow
No matter what deals David Stearns can execute in the next nine days, there’s nothing that’d be more valuable to the Mets than a Francisco Alvarez who’s finally shattered the Quadruple-A glass
Francisco Alvarez returns to Mets' lineup and will get 'a lot of opportunities,' Carlos Mendoza says
Twenty-nine days later on Monday, the 23-year-old righthanded catcher – after mashing 11 homers in 19 minor-league games – was officially recalled and batted eighth in the Mets’ series opener against the Angels at Citi Field.
Mets' Francisco Alvarez: Hit by foul tip, exits game
Alvarez managed to finish the inning after the foul tip deflected off his catcher's helmet, but he didn't come back out on defense for the start of the sixth. The Mets will likely evaluate him for a concussion and may offer an update on his status shortly. Meanwhile, Luis Torrens stands to benefit from increased playing time behind the plate.
Francisco Alvarez exits Mets' game vs Padres after foul ball hits catcher's helmet
After being hit by a foul ball in the helmet while behind the plate, Francisco Alvarez left the Mets' game with a possible injury.
Francisco Alvarez's presence felt again with home run in NY Mets’ comeback win over Angels
In his second game back from Triple A, Francisco Alvarez hit a game-tying home run that sparked the Mets to a 3-2 win over ...
Francisco Alvarez's double in eighth helps spark Mets' win over Angels
He hit a one-out double off the rightfield wall in a 5-5 game in the eighth inning, moving Brett Baty to third. Baty ...
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Ronny Mauricio having a moment with Mets as young infield remains in flux ahead of trade deadline
As the New York Mets finished off their sweep of the San Francisco Giants on Sunday, the depth once again stepped up.