Francisco Alvarez’s return to the Mets is close to, however that doesn’t essentially imply his substitute can be relegated to rare responsibility.
Luis Torrens has thrived behind the plate and within the lineup in Alvarez’s absence and can stay a part of the combo, based on supervisor Carlos Mendoza.
“They are both going to play,” Mendoza stated earlier than the Mets’ 3-0 win over the Cardinals at Citi Subject on Saturday. “I have got to take care of Alvy, too. I am not going to run him into the ground and Louie is playing well. That’s a luxury to have — when you have got two guys you feel good about your chances, it doesn’t matter who’s in the lineup. That’s a credit to Alvy. That’s a credit to Louie. I could see a scenario here where they both will play.”
The medically mandated portion of Alvarez’s rehab task can be full on Sunday, based on Mendoza, nevertheless it’s doable the catcher will spend additional days with Double-A Binghamton to obtain further at-bats.
Alvarez opened the season on the injured checklist after present process surgical procedure in spring coaching for a damaged hamate bone in his left hand.
Torrens went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts within the win Saturday.
Jeff McNeil is scheduled to finish back-to-back video games with Single-A St. Lucie on Sunday, then be evaluated for doable activation from the injured checklist.
Sean Manaea is taking part in catch at 60 ft in his rehab from an indirect pressure however stated he nonetheless isn’t certain when he’ll get again on a mound.
The lefty will want a full spring coaching buildup, doubtless that means he received’t return earlier than early-June.
José Azócar acquired the beginning in middle subject — his first motion since he was chosen to the roster Thursday with Jose Siri (fractured tibia) positioned on the injured checklist.
Azócar, who appeared in 61 video games final season for the Padres, hit ninth within the order and went 1-for-3.
The Mets started play inside a victory of their ninth straight collection win at Citi Subject, courting to final August. The A’s have been the final workforce to beat the Mets in a house collection, final Aug. 13-15.
