Overview
- Francisco Alvarez has resumed baseball activities after mid‑May meniscus surgery and is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple‑A Syracuse, according to Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.
- The club plans to reintroduce Alvarez carefully, using minor‑league game work to test his knee before he returns to the major‑league roster.
- Jorge Polanco could shift his rehab work to Syracuse as he recovers from a wrist contusion and Achilles bursitis, and Mendoza said the team will limit his time in the field initially.
- Luis Torrens has handled primary catching duties in Alvarez’s absence, delivering key offense and remaining in a game despite being hit on the hand, while Hayden Senger has served as backup.
- Lefty David Peterson has excelled after moving to the bullpen, posting a 1.88 ERA in 24 relief innings compared with a 7.56 ERA as a starter, a shift that affects rotation depth and bullpen usage.