Mets DFA Tomas Nido, Call Up Rookie Francisco Alvarez as Omar Narvaez Returns

The Mets designated backup catcher Tomas Nido for assignment to make room for Omar Narvaez's return from injury.
Top catching prospect Francisco Alvarez has impressed and will remain with the club behind Narvaez.
Nido struggled at the plate this season and lost the backup job to Alvarez.
The Mets have used five catchers this year due to injuries and underperformance.
Nido has seven days to be claimed off waivers or accept an assignment to the minor leagues.