Overview

• Francisco Alvarez, recovering from a fractured hamate bone, has started his rehab assignment with Single-A St. Lucie, aiming for a late April return.
• Jeff McNeil, sidelined with a strained right oblique, is set to begin his rehab assignment later this week after completing extended spring training activities.
• The Mets' interim second basemen, Brett Baty and Luisangel Acuña, continue to struggle offensively, combining for a .108 batting average in McNeil's absence.
• Manager Carlos Mendoza and President of Baseball Operations David Stearns are monitoring recovery timelines and evaluating lineup adjustments to improve offensive production.
• The team hopes Alvarez and McNeil's returns will deepen the lineup, providing power, balance, and improved consistency at key positions.