"Upon his return from Syracuse on July 21 (31 games), he batted .276 with a .921 OPS, eight home runs, and 21 RBI. He has been a force this spring after starting late due to load management. In 21 at-bats, he is batting .381 with a 1.107 OPS, one home run, and four RBI as good a sign as manager Carlos Mendoza could possibly get."
"I like the rhythm at the plate, Mendoza said. When he's on time for the fastball, he's a dangerous hitter. There's been some really good takes, and overall, physically, he feels good. That's where it starts, with him being healthy. So I like where he's at offensively, and we have to keep it that way."
"The Mets' No. 6 through 9 batters combined to bat a paltry .231 with a .296 on-base percentage and a .656 OPS. Alvarez could be a fixture of turning that lower third of the lineup into a more productive unit."
Francisco Alvarez, the 23-year-old Mets catcher, represents a critical piece in addressing the team's offensive struggles from 2025. After multiple injury stints and a demotion to Triple-A, Alvarez returned in late July and produced solid numbers through season's end. This spring, he has demonstrated impressive form with a .381 batting average and 1.107 OPS in 21 at-bats, earning praise from manager Carlos Mendoza for his timing and plate discipline. The Mets' bottom of the lineup (batters 6-9) combined for a .231 average and .656 OPS last season, creating significant pressure on top hitters. With a revamped roster featuring Bo Bichette, Luis Robert Jr., Francisco Lindor, and Juan Soto, a healthy Alvarez could provide the depth needed to balance offensive production throughout the lineup.
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