Overview

• Alvarez fractured his left pinky when hit by a pitch in his first rehab game on Aug. 28 with Triple-A Syracuse.
• He was cleared and slotted in as Syracuse’s DH on Saturday, with catching duties possible as soon as Sunday, per the team’s manager.
• Carlos Mendoza said Alvarez showed “no hesitation” in batting practice, and catching coach Glenn Sherlock was impressed after a bullpen session.
• The Mets will monitor how both hands respond to catching and throwing and will look for on-field results before considering a September return to the Majors.
• MLB.com reports Alvarez is expected to have right-thumb surgery after the season, while the pinky is slated to heal without an operation.