Overview

• Francisco Alvarez will start a rehab assignment Wednesday with Triple-A Syracuse after a right thumb UCL sprain, reporting no pain while swinging with a splint.
• The Mets prefer Alvarez to catch upon return and will test his throwing; postseason surgery is planned, with DH usage possible if throwing proves problematic.
• The Mets placed reliever Reed Garrett on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation after an MRI showed no ligament damage; he received a cortisone shot, José Castillo was recalled, and Frankie Montas moved to the 60-day IL.
• The Yankees reinstated right-hander Fernando Cruz from the injured list before facing Washington and optioned Yerry de los Santos to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.
• The Astros activated Yordan Alvarez from the 60-day IL after about 100 missed games due to a right hand fracture; he returned batting fourth and starting in left, with AJ Blubaugh recalled and John Rooney to the IL.