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5mo ago

Mets Expected to Activate Alvarez and McNeil for Friday's Road Trip

Catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil near return to the lineup as the Mets finalize roster decisions.

Feb 27, 2025; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets catcher Francisco Alvarez (4) runs to first base after hitting a single against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images/File Photo
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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Overview

  • Francisco Alvarez and Jeff McNeil are on track to rejoin the Mets on Friday for the start of their road trip in Washington, pending final health checks.
  • Alvarez has been recovering from a fractured hamate bone in his left hand, sustained in early March, with surgery completed shortly after.
  • McNeil strained his right oblique during a spring training game in March and began his rehab assignment on April 11, two days after Alvarez started his own in the minors.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza has highlighted the challenge of deciding which players, including Luisangel Acuña, José Azócar, or Brett Baty, might be demoted to make room for returning veterans.
  • Pitcher Paul Blackburn, sidelined since mid-March with knee inflammation, faced a minor setback after being scratched from a rehab start due to a stomach bug.