Jeff McNeil, Francisco Alvarez set to rejoin Mets
Item 1 of 2 Feb 27, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil (1) throws to first base but cannot retire Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images/File Photo
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April 23 - Starting catcher Francisco Alvarez and starting infielder Jeff McNeil are expected to be activated from the injured list and join the New York Mets for their weekend road trip beginning Friday, MLB.com reported.
The pair are set to play in their final rehab game for Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
McNeil, 33, suffered an oblique injury during spring training while Alvarez, 23, underwent surgery to repair his left hamate bone, an injury that also occurred during spring training.
McNeil is the Mets' regular second baseman, though he has taken reps in the outfield during his rehab. Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuna have been filling in at second.
A two-time All-Star and the 2022 National League batting champion, McNeil struggled last season, hitting .238 with 12 home runs and 44 RBIs.
Alvarez's return likely will result in rookie Hayden Senger being optioned to Triple-A. Luis Torrens is batting .228 with a homer and eight RBIs starting in place of Alvarez, 23.
Last season, Alvarez was limited to 100 games due to injuries, recording 11 home runs and 47 RBIs with a .237/.307/.403 line.
The Mets, who entered Wednesday's action tied with the San Diego Padres for the best record in baseball (17-7), kick off a four-game road trip against the Washington Nationals on Friday.
--Field Level Media
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